It's also subjective in determining if a chop block was acutally committed or if the player being cut was previously engaged with another opponent.
The catchable ball is another one, well done Chass.
While blocking, were the WR's hands in front or did they slide slightly to the outside?
Was the throwing motion going forward making it an incomplete pass or was the hand going backward making it a fumble?
Was his knee down or did he fumble before the knee made contact?
Did the ground cause the fumble or the player?
Was the DB pushing off or was the WR?
Was there incidental contact between the two players that knocked the WR down or was the DB intentional in his actions?
Did the player get their foot in before stepping on the line?
Was the ball in his possession before being knocked out of bounds?
Did he grab the face mask or did his hand slide over it without clenching?
Was it face guarding or good play by the safety?
Did the player block him behind the back or was it more towards the side?
Did the center adjust the ball before the snap or was it normal procedure when initial handling begins?
All of these things throw flags up when I compare the two. The biggest feather in my hat would be that soccer is far more popular on a global level than football - it's not even close - and the stress on officials to make precise calls is very high...yet only football has instant replay to ensure the subjective call was made correctly because the officials cannot be completely trusted.
It's a fun topic to discuss, no doubt. I do agree that football officials tend to pay more dues than those in soccer. Coaching, as well, is far more developed and prestigious on the football side as a complete body of work. I'm excited about the day when that is not the case!
