I'm amazed, as the Carleton coaches clearly were at the time, that there is any dispute over the onside kick. The ball was given to the Knights at about the 44, where they recovered it. 44-30 = 14 (more than the requisite 10 yards). It may have been touched slightly before the 44, but definitely past the 40.
The facemask penalty was visible from the Carleton side of the field. You can call me a liar, but I saw it. Maybe I can prove to you that I saw it by saying I think the play was unfortunate in that it illustrated the silliness of the new facemask rules in college football. The penalty was one that probably would have fallen under the old 5-yard rule, which no longer exists and would not have resulted in a first down for Carleton. Unfortunately for college football that is the rule, but you have to play with it.
Auggie fans, I understand that you're upset that your masterful passing offense was undermined by a couple big special teams plays, but don't degrade Carleton's all-around effort by blaming officiating. There's more than one way to skin a cat. Carleton went to the back page at the right time and got it done today.
The facemask penalty was visible from the Carleton side of the field. You can call me a liar, but I saw it. Maybe I can prove to you that I saw it by saying I think the play was unfortunate in that it illustrated the silliness of the new facemask rules in college football. The penalty was one that probably would have fallen under the old 5-yard rule, which no longer exists and would not have resulted in a first down for Carleton. Unfortunately for college football that is the rule, but you have to play with it.
Auggie fans, I understand that you're upset that your masterful passing offense was undermined by a couple big special teams plays, but don't degrade Carleton's all-around effort by blaming officiating. There's more than one way to skin a cat. Carleton went to the back page at the right time and got it done today.