Well said, Boomer. Can't quarrel with any of that.
It's hard to have this discussion because 50% of the folks didn't hear a whistle, and the half of us (like myself) feel that there was a clear indication that the play was dead at the point it bounced near the line. Without agreement on that point, everyone is interpreting the situation differently...and on some levels apples and oranges are being compared here.
IF the whistle was blown, the way you just prescribed seems to be the only way to apply the rules properly.
I'd like to hear an explanation from the NCAA. Hopefully, one's forthcoming.
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