Check the fourth down punt again

Mar 3, 2008
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Right as we are set to punt, Auburn goes through mass substitutions. The long snapper is ready to snap the ball, but an official stands right in front of the ball until Auburn is ready and set. If he snaps when he is ready, it's a five-yard penalty and first down, game over.

Why would the referee do this?
 
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