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Phelps was there and ready to play. However, there must be different rules in WV. Any time a Hornet hit a bulldog it was unneccesary roughness...it was insane. The refs def. decided this game. I would say the decision was made before Phelps even made it to the field. I have watched many games and this is by far the worst officiating I have EVER seen. Phelps had close to 85 yards in penalties...Burch...possibly 20 if that many. The flags were only being thrown for Phelps. If they did throw the flag on Burch, the refs would stand in the middle and conversate, then take the flag back. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE

I've seen this happen more and more lately. Are these refs so inexperienced that have to have a panel to make the call? I can't remember where it was, but last year I actually saw the ref's pull out a book at midfield and discuss the call. After about 6 minutes the head official finally stepped up and showed the signs to the crowd for the penalty etc... I know football officials are hare to come by, but the constant stopping of the clock while the officials discuss calls is overboard. I'm sure at time the teams appreciate and need that little "time out" but I'd say it has also hurt some teams momentum in the situation.