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SEC admits Tennessee's onside drop kick vs Texas broke rules

Original: SEC says Tennessee's onside drop kick vs. Texas should have been penalized https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7640094/2 0

The SEC has acknowledged that Tennessee's onside drop kick against Texas should have been penalized. NCAA rules require a drop kick to be executed from the 35-yard line for kickoffs, with restrictions on the kicker's movement, and the play violated those requirements. The conference's admission is fueling debate among fans about officiating quality and whether the missed call affected the game's outcome.

Why now: The conference publicly admitted a officiating error in a high-profile game, sparking debate over the miss and its impact.

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• SEC says Tennessee's onside drop kick vs. Texas should have been penalized https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7640094/2 026/09/28/sec-tennessees-onside-drop-kick-penalty/ NCAA rules state a drop kick must be executed on the 35-yard line for kickoffs, and the kicker cannot move… · athletic@sportsfeed.me

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