09-19-2016, 02:10 PM
Based on his explanation, if the initial ruling had been a catch -- that also would have been upheld due to lack of proof otherwise. This goes back a few years ago where basically when there's a fumble/interception/touchdown, the default is to call it that and let the play play out as opposed to blowing a whistle, figuring replay will validate the call or overturn it.
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