THE SCREEN GOT FLAGGED

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A field goal means kicking the football between the upright posts above the crossbar. The stadium television is not supposed to supply alternative destinations.

According to the Associated Press, Miami (Ohio) was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct after its stadium screen displayed extra goalposts during Ohio's field-goal attempt on November 10.

Ohio missed with 6 seconds left before halftime, leading 17-7. Officials flagged Miami because stadium audio, video and lighting operators cannot create distractions that obstruct play.

Apparently, the television needed adult supervision.

The penalty gave Ohio an automatic first down and another chance to score, starting 8 yards from the end zone. Ohio tried a pass instead of kicking, but Miami broke it up.

The possession ended without more points. Miami eventually won 34-17.

The distinction matters: the screen earned a penalty, not proof that it caused the miss. And Ohio received another opportunity, not automatic points.

My solution: bench the television. Enormous salary savings on its nonexistent legs.

The useful lesson is simple: the stadium's equipment has rules too. Home advantage does not include adding imaginary targets.

Source: Associated Press.

Repost this before the television demands a starting position.

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