Not the most "suave" WH I've ever heard. His final "we're not gonna call that" was unnecessary and insulting. What is said in the crew huddle is one thing but hollering out like that afterward is demeaning.
As far as the call goes, I would say it isn't a foul. The defenders left knee appears to be in contact with the ground which eliminates the
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an opponent who is contacting the ground with no part of
his body except one or both feet.
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portion of the rule.
Also I don't think his foremost foot (right) actually went over the defender, looking at the replay angle and stopping the frame.
As for the pre-game, pretty nice-the video quality is good.
I think all officials should be seated. It just appears that one is more attentive when they aren't moving around. I know there is nervous energy before a game, especially the playoffs.
The "what-if" FG mechanic change was belabored a bit too long. Not sure if changing a game mechanic less than 30 minutes before a playoff game is something that a crew would really want to do. Your LJ expressed his reservations, which he should.
The videos are helpful, although we have different coaches conference and coin toss mechanics here.