[SF_Cardinal_Fan]

Do they have an impact?

In today's Rose Bowl, early in the game and deep in OSU's territory, Washington caught OSU substituting a whole bunch of players and tried to snap the ball with only about four defenders in position. The SEC officials stopped the play to allow the substitution, even though Washington didn't substitute anyone. Peterson was understandably irate. Washington ended up settling for a field goal, when a touchdown may have been well within their grasps, especially given OSU wasn't ready. Could have been a game changer, especially considering how close the game ended.

Had Washington been allowed to snap the ball, would the outcome have changed? Who knows, but perhaps. Wonder how many games hinge on odd plays early in a game. . . .

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Seemed to me like Ohio State totally dominated most of the game, certainly the first half, so I don't know that one play or possession would have made a significant difference. Then again I never expected Washington to find away to make the final score close (which they did).

But. . . .if Washington had tied the game there (I think), would it have changed the game? Four points and momentum from a TD, well, is at least four points.

You might be right, that  Washington could have gained some momentum.
I'm still trying to figure out the prior game, Penn State vs Kentucky. Penn State opted for a field goal with 2 minutes remaining and down by 6 points.

[SF_Cardinal_Fan]

Do they have an impact?

In today's Rose Bowl, early in the game and deep in OSU's territory, Washington caught OSU substituting a whole bunch of players and tried to snap the ball with only about four defenders in position. The SEC officials stopped the play to allow the substitution, even though Washington didn't substitute anyone. Peterson was understandably irate. Washington ended up settling for a field goal, when a touchdown may have been well within their grasps, especially given OSU wasn't ready. Could have been a game changer, especially considering how close the game ended.

Had Washington been allowed to snap the ball, would the outcome have changed? Who knows, but perhaps. Wonder how many games hinge on odd plays early in a game. . . .

s
Seemed to me like Ohio State totally dominated most of the game, certainly the first half, so I don't know that one play or possession would have made a significant difference. Then again I never expected Washington to find away to make the final score close (which they did).

But. . . .if Washington had tied the game there (I think), would it have changed the game? Four points and momentum from a TD, well, is at least four points.

You might be right, that  Washington could have gained some momentum.
I'm still trying to figure out the prior game, Penn State vs Kentucky. Penn State opted for a field goal with 2 minutes remaining and down by 6 points.