Again, if it’s meant to prevent a score, we can essentially award the score." Hochuli was also asked whether the Eagles utilizing a hard count would have an impact on the play.

"Simply put, a team can’t commit multiple fouls in an effort to prevent the score," Hochuli said. "So, No. 4 (Luvu) jumped the ball a couple of times, that was when the warning came in.

At that point, referee Shaun Hochuli had seen enough. “Washington has been advised that referees can award a score if this type of behavior happens again,” he told the crowd.

At that point, referee Shaun Hochuli had seen enough. “Washington has been advised that referees can award a score if this type of behavior happens again,” he told the crowd.