[Dr. B]

I was there at the Paintsville/Leslie Co. game. There were a couple of clock issues in the fourth quarter. Twice, however, the clock was reset to 4:47 on Paintsville's last scoring drive. I never quite understood why the officials kept putting time back on the clock after Paintsville ran plays. The main situation in question was the spot of the ball on the fourth and four play when Paintsville was trying to put it away with the lead. The play occurred close to LC's sideline, so I am sure their coaches had a pretty good vantage point. Based on that I would not argue that the spot was somewhat off. The measurement was not even close. The ball was more than the length of the ball past the first down marker. LC's coaches and fans erupted, and I am certain they think that a poor spot caused them to lose the game. Paintsville's kids scored every point without the assistance of any official. LC had no scoring plays called back, no calls cost them this game. Their kids are a heck of a football team. I do agree that the old dude officiating seemed lost at times. But, he also gave LC a couple breaks on that clock killing final possession. On third and 13 LC was flagged for a face masking penalty, which is a personal foul, fifteen yard penalty. There is no "incidental face mask" carrying a five yard penalty anymore. Somehow, the next play was fourth and six. So, a seven yard face mask penalty in a crucial time surely did not favor the young Tigers. How can adults be so pathetic as to claim that a school conspires to have officials and scorekeepers cheat in their favor. It is an insult to a fine young, hard working team and coaching staff, and it is an insult to the spirit of competition and sportsmanship.

LC coaches & fans did not erupt over the spot of the ball even though (you said it yourself it was off) by a good yard. they erupted because the chains got moved back over a yard as they were walking out for the measurement.. which you can see on film no question about it.

How do you get the face mask penalty did not favor the tigers?? because it was 3rd and 13 and leslie made the tackle at the line so it was going to be 4th and 13... the ref's couldnt even tell LC coaches which player the face mask was on... and might i add the very next play is the one where the ref's screwed LC on the spot and with the measurement