Trick play illegal?

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I really think that the coaches must have discussed this play with the officials before the game and got their approval. I can't imagine that not one of the 5 wouldn't have blown his whistle when the QB "asked" for the right ball after being handed the "wrong" ball by the center. I say handed because it certainly wasn't a fluid motion. The near official, yes in short sleeves, was too ready to run down the field with the play.