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<blockquote data-quote="RonJohn" data-source="post: 256298" data-attributes="member: 2426"><p>I watched the replay of that series. On first and second down, they did play. However, they were not playing during the time that the QB was communicating with the OL. They stopped at about the time that the ref set the play. (First down was set because of a first down, second down the play clock was set because of a replay.) There is an NCAA rule that prohibits the band from playing in such a way as to disrupt the play. Most schools have guidelines that call for the band to stop playing when the opposing team breaks the huddle, or when the center is over the ball if the team is a no huddle team. If the band disrupts communications, it is a 15 yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct and an automatic first down.</p><p></p><p>From what you have said, I would presume that there probably was communication to the band about playing when GA Southern was close to them. However, I believe that the football team would ask that, not to show fancy graphics, but to keep a failed third and goal from turning into a first and goal. Since Ga Southern is a no huddle team, I can understand making such a request. I could also imagine that the Ga Southern staff brought the issue up to the refs, who would have brought the issue up to the GT staff, who would have made efforts to ensure that the band was aware of the issue. IF such a sequence occurred, I am certain that not every member of the band would have heard or understood the reasons for the request. So, you getting information from some random band member does not mean that you got the correct information.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RonJohn, post: 256298, member: 2426"] I watched the replay of that series. On first and second down, they did play. However, they were not playing during the time that the QB was communicating with the OL. They stopped at about the time that the ref set the play. (First down was set because of a first down, second down the play clock was set because of a replay.) There is an NCAA rule that prohibits the band from playing in such a way as to disrupt the play. Most schools have guidelines that call for the band to stop playing when the opposing team breaks the huddle, or when the center is over the ball if the team is a no huddle team. If the band disrupts communications, it is a 15 yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct and an automatic first down. From what you have said, I would presume that there probably was communication to the band about playing when GA Southern was close to them. However, I believe that the football team would ask that, not to show fancy graphics, but to keep a failed third and goal from turning into a first and goal. Since Ga Southern is a no huddle team, I can understand making such a request. I could also imagine that the Ga Southern staff brought the issue up to the refs, who would have brought the issue up to the GT staff, who would have made efforts to ensure that the band was aware of the issue. IF such a sequence occurred, I am certain that not every member of the band would have heard or understood the reasons for the request. So, you getting information from some random band member does not mean that you got the correct information. [/QUOTE]
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