Big Ten Network broadcaster Josh Lewin had some trouble with basic math during Saturday's college game between Boston College and Northwestern.
This became painfully apparent during one particular play in the fourth quarter, where Northwestern downed a punt on the 2-yard line with 3:02 left and a 15-13 lead.
As the punt was downed, Lewin initially said "A field goal will do Boston College no good." This was obviously wrong as a field goal would have given BC the lead.
Lewin also reported that "instead of the 25-yard line, they're gonna spot it right there on the 2". This was also wrong, although we'll give him a pass because the new touchback rule is a bit confusing. As of this year, a touchback on a kickoff will result in the ball being spotted on the 25-yard line, but in this case, a touchback on a punt would be spotted on the 20.
H/T Awful Announcing.
This became painfully apparent during one particular play in the fourth quarter, where Northwestern downed a punt on the 2-yard line with 3:02 left and a 15-13 lead.
As the punt was downed, Lewin initially said "A field goal will do Boston College no good." This was obviously wrong as a field goal would have given BC the lead.
Lewin also reported that "instead of the 25-yard line, they're gonna spot it right there on the 2". This was also wrong, although we'll give him a pass because the new touchback rule is a bit confusing. As of this year, a touchback on a kickoff will result in the ball being spotted on the 25-yard line, but in this case, a touchback on a punt would be spotted on the 20.
H/T Awful Announcing.
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