I agree with others on the general guideline of giving the L first crack at plays involving secondary defenders in the paint.
Also agree on the glaring need for movement from both the L and the C, and the T as well for that matter.
I think far too often we focus on a missed call without really examining why its missed. IMO this was a miss caused by the L not using the close down position and pinching the paint and the C not moving at all to maintain a look at the play.
L's call but the C could have had a whistle too. And at the very least, should have been in better position to see the play.
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