NCAA Football officials want to get more involved

NCAA Football

Apparently, the NCAA has instructed it's officials to become a little more involved during games this season.  Recently, when LSU played South Carolina, one of the officials on the field (it appears to be the umpire) assists with a tackle on the scrambling South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia.



Now I'm not going to scream foul (as many people have the past couple of days).  I'm not going to cry for this official to be fired.  The officials are part of the game, and it does appear (from other angles) that he tries to get out of the way of the play.  The fact that there is an angle available that shows what appears to be the official stalking the quarterback like Brian Urlacher, and then leaning into him as they collide is just great comedy.  

Feel bad for the ref.  He was most likely trying to escape involvement, but was unable to.  He has since been ridiculed online by angry fans calling for his head.  Treat this situation as it should be treated: it's an unfortunate event (for one team), that made for an absolutely hilarious viral video.

NCAA Football officials want to get more involved