The delay of game call was pretty controversial.
Good morning. Here's what you need to know for Monday, Sept. 28, 2015:
Did you watch the Ohio University football game Saturday? It was a doozy.
The Bobcats’ 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers drew national media attention — and ire from some football fans — following an unusual penalty call in the game’s final moments.
Referees smacked the Bobcats with a delay-of-game penalty after Ohio’s kicker kicked the ball immediately following time-out called by the Gophers — a common practice used to rattle the kicker.
If I was an Ohio Bobcat fan I'd be beyond words! Just unreal, you can't make that call! It's not a real thing! #OHIOvsMINN
— Charlie Cuddy (@CharlieCuddy) September 26, 2015
The penalty pushed Ohio kicker Josiah Yazdani out of range for a game-tying field goal, ultimately leading to a failed attempt at an absurdly long touchdown pass for the Bobcats.
SB Nation’s Rodger Sherman criticized the penalty, saying an increase in similar calls could be “bad for football.”
Weather
We aren’t done with the summer heat wave just yet. Cloudy today with a high of 80 degrees and a 20 percent chance of rain.(Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
News
It doesn’t look like state policymakers will do anything to combat rowdy renditions of Number Fest from happening after all. (The Post)
The incoming freshmen had the highest average ACT score of any class in OU’s history. (The Post)
The first Country Night Lights was met with positive feedback from fans. (The Post)
Scores & Game Times
The Post’s sports staff has a litany of weekend recaps for you, including a breakdown of the football team’s heart-pounder against Minnesota, and Ohio volleyball’s win against Miami.
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For more global news, check out The New York Times' daily briefing.
Athens Bar Specials
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The Pub: $1.50 domestic pints.
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Courtside Pizza: $5 Bud Lite pitchers from 4-9 p.m.
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