Paul Finebaum criticizes officials for missed call in Georgia-Alabama game
SEC analyst calls for suspension after controversial play in SEC showdown.
The Brief
- Paul Finebaum criticized officials for missing a pass interference call in the Georgia-Alabama game.
- Finebaum believes the officials should be suspended despite no official suspension being announced.
- ESPN analysts also expressed surprise that no flag was thrown for the play.
Alabama was trailing Georgia 17-14 late in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s SEC showdown but was driving and in Bulldogs territory with a chance to take the lead.
Crimson Tide receiver Rico Scott appeared to have a step on his defender, but Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden hit Scott as he attempted to catch the ball.
SEC analyst Paul Finebaum criticized the officials for the missed call on Monday, stating the play should have resulted in a penalty.
Finebaum acknowledged Georgia’s No. 1 ranking but argued the officials cost Alabama a chance to win the game.
Finebaum said the officials should be suspended, even though no suspension was officially announced.
ESPN analysts Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit also expressed surprise that no flag was thrown for the play.
Fowler noted Rico Scott appeared to be run over, while Herbstreit said the crowd saw the play clearly.
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