Unacceptable, says SEC head Greg Sankey as he blasts announcers criticizing poor officiating in Texas and Missouri

Announcers question game calls

During Saturday’s matchup between the Texas Longhorns and Missouri Tigers, several decisions drew criticism from viewers. The article said calls appeared mishandled, incorrect or tilted toward one team, more often Texas.

Broadcasters Joe Tessitore and Jesse Palmer addressed the officiating during the game. Palmer said he would be furious if he were a Missouri fan.

Sankey responds to criticism

SEC head Greg Sankey blasted the announcers for criticizing the officiating, calling their comments “unacceptable.” The article does not provide further detail about Sankey’s remarks. Palmer also said on air that “a lot of these calls are going against Missouri,” according to the report.

Disputed play draws attention

The report cited a play involving a catch that Miami coach Cristobal argued should have stood. A quoted comment said the player caught the ball, had both feet down, was going out of bounds and was out of bounds when the ball was knocked away. The article also described the officiating as a clear issue for many neutral fans watching the Texas-Missouri game.