Raptorman
Vikings fan since 1966.
Like I said, I have seen it before. Don't necessarily agree with it, but it was not the first time I have seen them not penalize someone for it. I also don't understand that if it's not a facemask, why is it not an "illegal hands to the face" call? One of those judgment calls we fans will never understand.So then how does the conversation go?
Line Judge throws flag.
Ref: "Hey, what's the call?"
LJ: "Facemask."
Ref: "I didn't see any facemasking."
LJ: "I did. He hooked it and didn't let go. That's why I threw the flag."
Ref: "Hmm... I'm going to allow this."