No Gator-aid? Big 12 crew may not know how to properly call a fumble recovery
By Adam Spencer
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The Florida Gators have had 2 turnovers in the first half against Miami on Saturday night, but still hold a narrow 7-6 lead.
However, it’s fair to wonder whether the Hurricanes should have had a chance to kick their second field goal of the night, as it appeared Florida recovered its own fumble.
As you can see below, RB Malik Davis seems to have possession while laying on the ground:
Isn’t he down? Can’t be a fumble pic.twitter.com/Kd3XmqZsTu
— Jordan Dajani (@JordanDajani) August 25, 2019
Here’s a still image of Davis holding the ball while laying on the ground:
— Jordan Dajani (@JordanDajani) August 25, 2019
Still, Miami was allowed to play on and “recover” the ball. That caused quite a stir on social media, as you can imagine:
Two elbows, two knees and the ball. Floored by that call. #Gators https://t.co/EyEeXUBpA7
— OnlyGators.com: Florida Gators news (@onlygators) August 25, 2019
Big 12 refs pic.twitter.com/STkcqLWWOr
— shooter mcgavin (@15flipdaddy) August 25, 2019
It’s college football, once you’re down you are freaking down, Malik Davis having possession of the ball and stupidly trying to get back up is why CFB being rigged will always be in the back of my head !!!
— … (@_SayNo2Drugs) August 25, 2019
Why was Malik Davis or Nick Buchanan not down with the ball?
— Dan Thompson (@DKThompson) August 25, 2019
https://twitter.com/maxgamarra_/status/1165415849701888000
Adventures in officiating have already begun. This was a Big 12 officiating crew, for the record.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
