Big Ten Refs Cool Your Jets

Nike and Ohio State teamed up for a special "Pro Combat" look in their uniforms to commemorate the 1942 National Champion Buckeye Team. These new unis had everything going for them. Including the special "Vapor Jet" gloves featuring "premium Magnigrip CL technology" and custom art specifically designed to display a block 'O' when the palms are brought together. The new uniforms were worn for that annual Michigan - Ohio State game.

It seems Nike and Ohio State did everything right but forgot to check them out with the Big Ten Officiating Office. As the game progressed it became apparent the game officials were not impressed with all the uniforms could do.

The problems start in the second quarter of the game when receiver DeVier Posey hauls in a touchdown pass from Terrelle Taylor to make it 24-7 OSU.That is where the problem arose. Posey put his gloves together to form and O and was immediately penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Later in the third quarter after Boom Herron scored on a 32 yard run, making the score 31-7 OSU, offensive lineman Mike Adams flashed the O to the fans and he too was hit with a 15 yard penalty.

Come on Big Ten Officials, loosen your knickers, get some air and stop taking the fun out of the game. Kids score, they are pumped, the fans yell and cheer. Its not like the players were taunting anyone or being poor sports. They were celebrating their success and sharing it with the fans.

Whats next, excessive celebration penalties for the still allowed chest bumps. Will we see 15 yard penalties for cheer leaders doing flips?

This is just stupid on the part of the officials, the games are to be fun and entertaining. Fans want to interact with their teams. Teams want the fans to be part of the game. We see in games all over the country where the players encourage the fans to stand and cheer.

Big Ten Officials get your act together and stop taking the fun out of the game.
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