SIU Post Game Thoughts

[Mr Meaty]

Is it just me or are we the only team to get called for blocking below the waist. Yesterday’s call look like our guy was going to the waist area and the defender put his hands on his head and push down which then made the block turn out low.

[gizmo]

Is it just me or are we the only team to get called for blocking below the waist. Yesterday’s call look like our guy was going to the waist area and the defender put his hands on his head and push down which then made the block turn out low.

Yeah, it's usually going to be a controversial call. The angle the ref sees it from makes a lot of difference. Especially after seeing it with slo-mo replay.

[EC8CH]

Is it just me or are we the only team to get called for blocking below the waist. Yesterday’s call look like our guy was going to the waist area and the defender put his hands on his head and push down which then made the block turn out low.

The frustrating ones are when the defender clearly sees the block coming from an angle in front of them and he turns his body at the last second when contact is made and it gets called.

Doesn't seem like that's the intent of the rule.

[IndyBison]

Block below the waist is a safety foul. The rule is slowly changing to remove the number of times it's legal. I expect it will eventually be outlawed or limited to immediate blocks at the snap like in HS. Someone turning at the last second doesn't make it a foul. It's the approach angle but you better make it from the front. The other one that most people don't realize is it can't be back toward the original position of the ball even if from the front. The new one this year is it has to be within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage.

If teams cut a lot they are much more likely to commit one foul per game. I've noticed many teams are cutting less because of the risk.

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[WFBisonFan]

Anybody else notice after Bruuuuuuce's 2nd TD run, #12 (for SIU) and another D-back were smiling and laughing just after he scored? WTF? This may be exactly why they are horrendous on D.

[StL Bison Fan]

Anybody else notice after Bruuuuuuce's 2nd TD run, #12 (for SIU) and another D-back were smiling and laughing just after he scored? WTF? This may be exactly why they are horrendous on D.

They gave up. You could see it on their faces when they lined up.

[EC8CH]

Block below the waist is a safety foul. The rule is slowly changing to remove the number of times it's legal. I expect it will eventually be outlawed or limited to immediate blocks at the snap like in HS. Someone turning at the last second doesn't make it a foul. It's the approach angle but you better make it from the front. The other one that most people don't realize is it can't be back toward the original position of the ball even if from the front. The new one this year is it has to be within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage.

If teams cut a lot they are much more likely to commit one foul per game. I've noticed many teams are cutting less because of the risk.

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I agree with all of this, but defenders turning their backs to the block has drawn flags this year. You can hear Klieman yelling this over the officials mic on one of them.

[GreenfieldBison]

They gave up. You could see it on their faces when they lined up.

I kind of get it given their season but it is really too bad. I like their coach. Hopefully Jerry can help him get the ship (not boat!) going in the right direction.


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[CaBisonFan]

Worst defensive backfield play I think I've ever seen. With all of their injuries, it's understandable though.

[bri-dog]

Had a good time talking with Chris Hedberg (Randy's son) at the watch party yesterday. Seems like a good guy.