Updated throughout the day with quick takes from staff.
If it wasn't apparent by now, De'Anthony Thomas and the Oregon Ducks offense are a match made in heaven. Give the little speedster a bit of space and watch him go to work. It doesn't matter how he gets the ball -- handoff, quick throw, downfield, even a kick return -- he just makes highlight reel plays.
The latest came against Washington State as Thomas made a safety look absolutely foolish with two quick cuts at full speed. The result was a hilarious gif and a touchdown.
It's just not even fair sometimes.
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Isn't that by the NCAA's definition a pre-TD celebration penalty?
How does LSU punter’s get flagged and not that? Am I not understanding that rule?
by I'mSureI'veSeenWorse on Oct 29, 2011 5:48 PM EDT reply actions
I'm sure I've seen worse.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Oct 29, 2011 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm a Seattle sports fans.
I know I’ve seen worse. In all cases.
by I'mSureI'veSeenWorse on Oct 30, 2011 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
It's neither taunting nor excessive, which is why it's not illegal.
Autzen Stadium: "The stadium with an L.A. face, but an Oakland Booty, if you will." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Oct 29, 2011 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
(I mean, I suppose that “excessive” is in the eye of the beholder, but if you’d have asked the ref, I think that’s what he would have said.)
Autzen Stadium: "The stadium with an L.A. face, but an Oakland Booty, if you will." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Oct 29, 2011 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't think it was flag worthy (granted I wouldn't have minded) but I also didn't think the LSU punter's was either.
I was just curious as to why it wasn’t, I thought any sort of pre-TD activity would be flagged. Now I know it’s just taunting!
by I'mSureI'veSeenWorse on Oct 30, 2011 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually just rewatched the LSU punter's call.
Do you all think that was excessive?
by I'mSureI'veSeenWorse on Oct 30, 2011 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Not really
but I could see the case being made for or against.
Autzen Stadium: "The stadium with an L.A. face, but an Oakland Booty, if you will." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Oct 31, 2011 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
True
And with this one, the official probably figured the poor kid couldn’t possibly be humiliated anymore than he already was with the sick move Thomas put on him.
by I'mSureI'veSeenWorse on Nov 1, 2011 2:47 AM EDT up reply actions
he wasn't taunting anyone......
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by WhiteRabbit on Oct 29, 2011 7:31 PM EDT reply actions
^^ This...
I think that is the ultimate determination… LSU’s punter directed his “high step” (?) and celebration at an opponent… DAThomas above raises his arm to the sky, not directing it at an opponent, therefore celebration and not taunting…
by BigBen'sBthrmBodyguards on Oct 30, 2011 12:16 PM EDT reply actions
That's a good explanation.
I didn’t realize they differentiated between celebration and taunting even before the endzone.
by I'mSureI'veSeenWorse on Oct 30, 2011 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
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