Hey, was this a catch or not? Some people have opinions about whether this was a catch or not, so maybe you do too. Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Danny Coale, who's been terrific when not punting throughout the 2012 Sugar Bowl, laid out in the end zone for a heave from quarterback Logan Thomas, landing with the ball -- which appeared to maybe budge a little, from a certain angle, once you squinted:
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It ended up being called back by the game's Pac-12 officials, which was a very, very big deal, as Justin Myer missed the first of his five field goal attempts on the next play. If the Michigan Wolverines are able to achieve only a single field goal, that'll decide this game.
(Looks like a catch to me.)
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There were "catches" earlier in the game that were much more questionable than that one and the calls on those stood.
The ball didn’t bobble at all, and the play was overturned because of… a bobble.
You know… Pac-12 referees (like the ones that called this game) are known for being the most derelict officials in NCAA football, and I doubt that’s coincidental to this result.
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by fanoftheunderdogs on Jan 4, 2012 12:08 AM EST reply actions
I don't know the rule...
Does it matter that the ball and arm hit out of bounds before the foot got down?
by patrickdolan on Jan 4, 2012 12:24 AM EST reply actions
Looks like his elbow and maybe knee land inbounds first, which would be good enough
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by Jason Kirk on Jan 4, 2012 12:28 AM EST up reply actions
Doesn't look like enough to
overturn the call to me. Good arguments can be made either direction so I say in absence of overwhelming evidence, the play stands…Touchdown! Oh well…guess the football gods were mad about…something.
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by BlueNOrangeNIdaho on Jan 4, 2012 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
From the other angle, it looked to me like the ball hits the ground as he catches it
I think the right call was actually made here. I always like opportunities to clown on Pac-12 refs, but not this time.
by Gihyou on Jan 4, 2012 4:09 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I like the ruling
but i may be a little biased :)
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by detroit_fan on Jan 4, 2012 9:07 PM EST reply actions
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