Was Kirk unaware the game was over?

DuddyB

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This case it was absolute perfect clock management
The clock management has been much improved these last several years. I think it was a warranted grievance by the fan base first half of Kirk‘s career.
 
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It used to be that even in the case when you scored a game-winning TD, you HAD to snap the ball for a PAT attempt. But the rule apparently was changed recently in light of the fact that no one would actually kick the ball with the lead. They'd just kneel down, making the PAT attempt moot. At least that's one explanation.
Yeah, most teams aren't as crazy as we saw for the Vanderbilt/NC State ending. Pretty sure rules folks thought about injuries and/or bad blood types of things that could occur.
 
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MeetTheFerentzes

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Since many of you missed the other 3 threads on this subject, I'll point out that the rule was changed in 2018 so that a PAT attempt is not needed anymore in situations such as this.
 
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After Vanderzee’s catch, TV caught Kirk raising a finger to an official as if signaling “1” for PAT. Moments later the head ref announced the game was over. Did Kirk not realize Iowa had won with a 6-point touchdown and time expired, up by 1, and no opportunity for Michigan to get the ball?
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