SEC releases statement on Tennessee-Texas onside kick
SEC says Tennessee's onside kick was incorrectly officiated against Texas in Week 4.
The Southeastern Conference released a statement on Monday clarifying the controversial onside kick at Tennessee's hands during their Week 4 football game against No. 1 Texas. The league announced that the play had been incorrectly officiated, and it should have resulted in a five-yard penalty against Tennessee and a replay of the down.
The issue arose because the drop kick, which is permissible, was made from a location one yard behind the 35-yard line, which is the kicking team’s restraining line. Moreover, the kicker violated the rule by changing his lateral position between the hash marks after the ready signal. The SEC expressed regret for the error and vowed to collaborate with the Secretary/Editor for NCAA Football Rules and officials to ensure the proper enforcement of free-kick rules moving forward.
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