There was alot of controversy, and continued debate, over the ending of the Michigan-Michigan State football game this past fall. Regardless of officiating errors that led up to the final play, I would like an official ruling.
The MSU QB was tackled on the UM 2 yard line with approximately 11-12 seconds to go in regulation. MSU has no TO's left, and are down 24-20. The MSU players hurry to set up as the official marks the ball at the two. The ball is snapped and the QB spikes the ball, and the clock is stopped with :01 second left.
The controversy is this. When should the timekeeper stop the clock? Does he stop the clock when he visually sees the ball spiked, or does he wait for the official to raise his hands and blow the whistle? Your call!
