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Originally Posted by TXMike
ESPN says they have Dave Parry on SPortcenter tonight to discuss the call
From ESPN.com:
But as soon as the ball left Locker's hands and went into the air, officials hands were tied, according to a statement from referee Larry Farina.
"After scoring the touchdown, the player threw the ball into the air and we are required, by rule, to assess a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty," Farina said in a statement given to Washington officials. "It is a celebration rule that we are required to call. It was not a judgment call."
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God forbid we should rely on the judgement of the officials.
A play like this inevitably happens when rulesmakers try to eliminate judgement.