Ironton 21 Coal Grove 12

[pistol]

The officiating was poor, both ways I believe. The OVC assigns officials, so accusing Ironton of cheating is a moot point. Remember, those who live in glass houses should not throw stones. Just ask Fairland what they think about the clock “mysteriously “ malfunctioning during the game at Coal Grove last year.

How does a clock not working affect the outcome of a game. The official time is kept on the field anyway.

[Half Slice]

Fairland’s AD went ape on the officials after that game because of timing issues according to observers that were present. Fairland backers were insinuating a fix was on for weeks after the game.

[79Tiger]

How does a scoreboard clock going out only affect one team?

[Frank Reagan]

How does a clock not working affect the outcome of a game. The official time is kept on the field anyway.

Not so fast my friend. FACT: The official time is not kept on the field unless the stadium clock malfunctions. If officials cheat, as being suggested on this thread, how easy would it be for an official to manipulate the time kept on the field? He could slow the clock if the home team is losing or speed it up if the home team is winning in a close one. Talk about the ability to cheat. That's what got Fairland's panties in a wad during the close affair at Patterson Field last year. I'm not saying it happened, but the opportunity for a fix was there.

No official wakes up and says, "Who am I gonna cheat tonight?", but they sure get accused, every night of the week.

[mattash]

Ironton 21 Coal Grove 12

[hereforthecomments]

Well the officials were awful and coaches can only take so much. Between them putting Sites under concussion protocol when HES HOLDING HIS LEG AFTER A ANKLE TACKLE and not letting him return is just wrong. The horse collar on CGs TD in the fourth that was very late. CG also had two more forced fumbles that were called down when fossen and carricho were fighting for extra yards, then was an inadvertent whistle when CG was onside kicking off after their second score. Late holding flags on huge plays for CG, Gallia should beat Ironton by 3 scores but with the game being at Ironton it will be closer than it should because the offials. BTW this was coach Ferguson’s first experience being at Ironton other coaches are probably used to being cheated there!

You seem to be upset that you got beat. Btw, the game is at Gallia

[pomeroy panther]

Surprised Ironton won this game without Hunter Humphreys.