So … about that pass interference call
I may not be on the same page as many other Buckeye fans, but I am of the belief that Ohio State got a break on that pass interference call that referee Terry Porter threw after eating a sandwich, calling his best friend, then playing a game of solitaire.
To me, it was a touch foul. It looked like wide receiver Chris Gamble could have caught the touchdown, but just missed making a play. I can see how the call was made, but still think it was a big break. That’s me trying to form an unbiased opinion.
The penalty that eventually ended the Miami Hurricanes' 34-game win streak. pic.twitter.com/5Rx42kbJqq
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But listen, there were a lot of things Miami got away with too. Right before Ohio State punted the ball that set up a big return by the Hurricane’s Devin Hester, Chris Gamble was held, but still caught the ball inbounds to convert a third down. Not only was the penalty not called, but the play was ruled incomplete. Remember, there was no instant replay back then. If Ohio State converts that third down (and it would have), the game is over.
Instead, you got a great return up the right sideline that set up the game-tying field goal. So, Miami fans can still complain all they want — and still do to this day — but the ‘Canes shouldn’t have had that opportunity anyway.
All of it went into a classic knit out of drama, guts, and nerves. Remember to watch it all again tonight at 8PM Eastern on ESPN.
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