Unsportsmanlike Conduct

[txump81]

Disclaimer: I am a softball umpire and football spectator.

Situation: 1 pt game with less than 10 minutes left. Game so far has been hard fought and clean. Swing pass is broken for 60 yds and an apparent TD. No defender within 10 tds as receiver crosses the 5, he raises his finger about shoulder level and points to the sky. Flag is dropped on the 3, TD doesn't count and 15 yds are assessed against the offense. By the way, this is a playoff game with lots of emotion.

Observation: To me, it looked like an OOO that wanted to be seen. I have always been taught that any official is there to make sure the game is fair to both sides, not to be seen. This seemed like a "Look at me, I read the new rule and want to show my knowledge"

Enlighten me and teach me.