Quote Originally Posted by IndyBison View Post
I don't expect announcers to be rules experts, but they are the #1 reason most fans (and many players and coaches) don't understand the rules correctly. I use over the back and reaching in as examples all the time when showing how fans base their rules knowledge on the wrong sources. That was the biggest thing I learned quickly when I started learning rules. Having rules analysts helps, but many people choose to dismiss those comments as "covering for the officials" if they disagree with the call or use it as evidence the officials must be terrible if they aren't perfect.

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I do like the additions of the rules experts and think that has been a positive addition to major college and NFL calls. I've seen those guys point out directly when they think the official is wrong or don't agree with the call!