Refs throw 44 flags for 420 yards in Bulldogs’ 22-14 loss to Dixie County

Posted on September 2, 2015

BY AARON PORTWOOD

Despite dominating the first quarter and jumping out to a 14-0 lead just 6 minutes into the game, the Taylor County Bulldogs were overcome by a whopping 26 penalties for 255 yards and suffered a second-half collapse in a 22-14 season-opening loss to the Dixie County Bears Friday night in Cross City.

The rivalry game was marred by penalty flags, as the Suwannee Officials Association crew flagged the two teams for an unprecedented 44 penalties for 420 yards.

PHOTO: Taylor County Coach Tanner Jones discusses with a referee one of many penalty calls against his team Friday night in Cross city.

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