Chiefs dispute missed field goal
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Posted: 7:37 PM Oct 19, 2008
Chiefs dispute missed field goal
The Kansas City Chiefs lost a possible field goal in the second quarter against Tennessee today, when the officials ruled the kick no good and wouldn't allow a challenge.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The Kansas City Chiefs lost a possible
field goal in the second quarter against Tennessee today, when the
officials ruled the kick no good and wouldn't allow a challenge.
With the Chiefs trailing 10-0 early in the quarter, kicker Nick
Novak thought he had curled a 49-field goal inside the left
upright. But the officials standing up the goal posts ruled the
kick no good, leading to boos from the fans in Arrowhead Stadium
and arguments from the Chiefs.
Kansas City coach Herm Edwards threw the red replay flag to
dispute the call, but was told by referee Gene Steratore that only
field goals crossing below the top of the goal posts are
reviewable. Television replays appeared to show the kick curl just
inside the upright, but above the top of the post.
Novak stomped around the sideline after hearing the ruling and
holder Dustin Colquitt slammed his helmet to the ground.


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Posted by: Brian Location: Rossville on Oct 19, 2008 at 10:00 PM

What a terrible rule. An official would have to not be watching to miss it between the goals. Replay is supposed to help make sure controversial calls are correct not obvious.
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