[old_school_hero]

I have an issue with this....I along with everybody who was sitting in my sectiion thought those calls were horrible....I look at the definition of the rule (see below) and I don't see how what that Garrard cornerback was doing was a penalty. He was going low (the kid is only 5"4' so when he breaks down in his proper technique, he is really low) to take on an 'un-engaged blocker'.


-This is straight from the NHFS rulebook, The NFHS Rules Committee Chairman is Julian Tackett....who is also the Commissioner of the KHSAA
Rule 2-3-8 defines a chop block as “a combination block by two or more teammates against an opponent other than the runner, with or without delay, where one of the blocks is low (at the knee or below) and one of the blocks is high (above the knee).”

According to the rule verbatim, I do not see where the Garrard CB was in the wrong.

Also, with that being said, I thought it was a hell of game between 2 very good football teams Friday night. I thought the Belfry fans were enthusiastic and very classy. It was one of the best high school football games I have ever seen.

Upon further review, Chop Block would not the correct call for this, it is Block Below The Waist.....so no wonder I couldn't find anything on Chop Block in reference to this situation. I still defend the little Garrard CB....I won't waiver on that.

With that being said, I'll refrain from expressing my concern over some calls that were made in the game on Friday. There is no reason to take away from either team on the way they played and at the end of the day, the game Friday night needs to be remembered for the teams and the players and the enthusiastic crowds and the awesome atmosphere. A game that players on either side will never forget.

And on that note......I'm out until next football season.