Drew Bartos

Let me be clear: the Alma/Hope call in OT was not a "judgment call" necessitating review of all other judgment calls in that game. That was a misapplication of the rule of a catch vs. a bat. The wing official had a clear view and punched back to indicate a lateral -- which only occurs if the ball is caught in the first place. However, those who question the holding call against Alma at the end of regulation should know that the call appears justified and correct, even for a "judgment call." The video below focuses in on what the Back Judge saw, which was a grab and tug, creating the ability to prevent separation by the WR. In fact, this call could have easily converted into DPI because of its proximity to where the ball was thrown and the timing of the throw. However, instead of placing the ball on the 2, it was half the distance. The Back Judge's flag was pulled and thrown before the end of the play and bounces into the picture as the players come down in the endzone. @D3FBHuddle #d3fb