00:00Why did Big 12 suspend referees? Blown call that aided SEC foe explained.
00:07The Big 12 has temporarily suspended a refereeing crew that called a rivalry game between Missouri and Kansas.
00:13The reasoning relates to a rulebook oversight that aided a conference member's SEC foe.
00:18Speculation about the blown call has arisen on social media.
00:22Details on the play in question are now becoming clearer.
00:25Missouri defeated Kansas 42-31 in week 2 of college football.
00:29Early, a refereeing mistake favored the Tigers after an Ahmad Hardy touchdown.
00:34A penalty forced them to kick from their own 20-yard line.
00:37Despite the blocked extra point, controversy arose around this move, which unexpectedly backed the team further.
00:43Missouri was allowed to punt as opposed to kicking off the ground. It shouldn't have been.
00:48The conference released a statement on the blunder after the fact.
00:51The referees will be removed from their week 3 assignment.
00:54We believe we have one of the best officiating programs in college football, said Chief Football and Competition Officer Scott Draper.
01:03When the conference's high standard for officiating is not met, the Big 12 will take action.
01:09Typically, we see punts occur after safeties.
01:11For that reason, many speculated that the call was missed following a Kansas fumble that was recovered in the end zone to award the Tigers two points in the second quarter.
01:20That is not the case.
01:22Missouri would be allowed to punt in a safety scenario.
01:25That rule does not apply to touchdowns.
01:27Used as a tactical move, punting allows more hang time, reducing long return chances.
01:32Here, the Jayhawks gained only 9 yards, with defense surrounding the return man immediately.
01:37Kansas was unable to maximize field position despite Missouri's unsportsmanlike miscue.
01:43Moreover, the Tigers should have been penalized another 5 yards to further back the special teams unit.
01:49This penalty was not enforced, and officials failed to re-kick.
01:52Although Kansas took a 7-6 lead with a touchdown on the drive, suspension followed swiftly for the refereeing crew.
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