Miami (Ohio) Penalized for Unusual Videoboard Infraction During Field Goal Try
Miami (Ohio) received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after displaying multiple field goal upright images on the stadium video board during an opponent's kick.
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Key points
- Miami (Ohio) penalized for videoboard upright images
- Ohio granted automatic first down under NCAA rule 9-2-1
- Miami (Ohio) overcame penalty to win 34-17
Miami (Ohio) was assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during Tuesday night's matchup against Mid-American Conference rival Ohio due to distracting images shown on the stadium video board. With six seconds remaining in the first half and the Bobcats holding a 17-7 lead, Ohio kicker Brack Peacock missed a field goal attempt while multiple graphics of uprights flashed on the screen.
Game officials flagged the hosts for violating NCAA rule 9-2-1, which prohibits audio, video, and lighting operators from generating distractions that interfere with play. The penalty handed Ohio an automatic first down at the 8-yard line, though the possession ultimately stalled when defensive back Blayne Myrick broke up a pass in the end zone.
Despite the unusual infraction, Miami (Ohio) rallied to secure a 34-17 victory by scoring 34 unanswered points sparked by true freshman quarterback Drew Bellisari. The incident mirrors a similar trend in professional football, following a memo sent by the NFL to teams in September regarding videoboard interference after the New England Patriots displayed reverse upright graphics during opponent kicking attempts.
- Infraction: Unsportsmanlike conduct for video board distraction
- Rule: NCAA rule 9-2-1 regarding stadium operators
- Final Score: Miami (Ohio) 34, Ohio 17
Source ESPN College Football — espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/50453492/miami-ohio-flagged-di… ↗
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