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• Wednesday, September 20, 2006 10:10 AM

  Umm... actually

  I'm no Duck fan, but I live in Oregon, and lord do I know that Duck fans can be a bit much, but watching the replay of the game it was striking how much the UO broadcasters were complaining about the officiating throughout the game with, in their view, many questionable calls going against Oregon.

  Then of course came the onside kick, which we must remember was only possible because Oklahoma gave up a touchdown. If you're one of the top programs in the country as the people talking about BCS implications seem to be saying, you know you really ought to be able to protect a 13 point lead with 2 minutes to play. But the Sooners didn't. Blown call or not.

  But the interesting thing on the onside kick was the camera angle that we saw on the replay clearly showed the ball touching a Duck player at the ten-yard mark, meaning it was legal kick. Of course this also show the subjective nature of the review process. It's amazing how much a camera angle can affect what seems to be ball position. Seeing that review, there was no conclusive evidence to overturn the ruling on the field.

  Of course then there was the pass interference call. And that one was totally blown by the refs. The ball was obviously touched in flight, but the call stood and the review booth blew it. But you know what, Sooners, you still have to play defense. Instead, you left the Duck receiver totally uncovered, and touchdown.

  And then the Sooners still had a chance to win, but they didn't. That's pretty much the reason why you play the game.

  And thanks, King for doing your duty as a citizen. I missed your column, but I'm sure the cause of justice was served!

  —kidkostar Read kidkostar's other letters
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