On this episode of the 1st & 25 podcast, we looked at an unusual situation that caused 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan to be unable to decline a penalty. This included a broader discussion on sideline communication and efficiency.
We also talked about players celebrating too soon on an inevitable touchdown, and how officials must always be attentive to the possibility of a fumble and not anticipate the score.
Finally, we praised a small, but meaningful, contribution by Fox commentator Greg Olsen during his game. All the networks have rules analysts, but when the announcers can immediately address a quirk in the rules, it is a big help to the common fan — and comforting to those of us who wear stripes any day of the week.
Ben Austro, Cam Filipe, Chris Seubert, and Pat Weber have this week’s discussion.
We mentioned that we have given a Broadcaster of the Year award to announcers who have a command of the rules of the game and officiating mechanics. Here are those two posts:
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