Florida State Coach Mike Norvell Rips ACC Officials, Says Holding Call in OT Was ‘an Absolute Joke’
Norvell said a holding call erased a potential tying touchdown and questioned a replay review that upheld Miami’s interception.
- On Monday, Florida State head coach Mike Norvell criticized the Atlantic Coast Conference officiating crew, calling a late holding penalty 'an absolute joke' following Saturday's 43-35 double-overtime loss to Miami.
- A second-overtime holding penalty against offensive lineman Xavier Chaplin negated a 36-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ashton Daniels to Micahi Danzy, moving the Seminoles back 10 yards and stalling their comeback attempt.
- Norvell also questioned why officials ignored 'simultaneous possession' during the review of the game-ending interception between receiver Duce Robinson and Miami defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald in the end zone.
- ACC Supervisor of Football Officials Gary Patterson spoke with Norvell but has not provided a final review, while the coach emphasized he is 'not in the business of being close' at 3-4.
- ESPN rules analyst Steve Shaw supported the interception ruling, while former referee Terry McAulay noted the video lacked clear evidence to reverse the call as Florida State enters a bye before hosting Clemson on October 31.
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Florida State coach Mike Norvell rips ACC officials, says holding call in OT was ‘an absolute joke’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State coach Mike Norvell expressed frustration Monday with the Atlantic Coast Conference officiating crew that oversaw his team’s 43-35 loss at Miami in double overtime, calling a late holding penalty “an absolute joke.” Norvell also questioned the interception that ended the game. Norvell said he spoke with ACC Supervisor of...
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FSU’s Mike Norvell: Holding penalty on Hail Mary ‘absolute joke’
By Field Level Media Oct 19 (Field Level Media) - Two days after Florida State's double-overtime loss to rival Miami on Saturday, Seminoles coach Mike Norvell criticized the officiating, taking issue with a holding penalty that nullified a potential H...
“Drives Me Insane”: FOX’s Joel Klatt Pins Blame in Furious Rant as Mike Norvell Faces Firing Risk After Miami Loss
Joel Klatt spent a big chunk of his latest show on something he says has bothered him since Week 1, and that is college football officiating. The FOX analyst pointed to two finishes from the weekend, Notre Dame at BYU and Miami against Florida State, and argued that officials are now changing results. “You’ve got […]
Mike Norvell doubles down on end of FSU football game vs. Miami
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Florida State coach Mike Norvell rips ACC officials, says holding call in OT was 'an absolute joke'
Florida State coach Mike Norvell expressed frustration with the Atlantic Coast Conference officiating crew that oversaw his team’s 43-35 loss at Miami in double overtime, calling a late holding penalty “an absolute joke.”
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