Par4QC
I have watched this play again and again and again, ad infinitum. And same as last night, my first takeaway is "damn, that's a tough call!" It really is. I know "tie" goes to the receiver. But the video does show that there was no tie. Cooks did not "complete the catch" as the ball was moving, even if ever so slightly. The ball never hit the turf. The defensive back secured it and completed the catch.
Likewise, the official called it as an interception.
By rule regarding challenges and replay, there must be clear evidence to overturn the original call.
Done deal. Appropriate call.
Now, that is a topic that's separate and distinct as it relates to the officiating of OPI or DPI. Those damn officials allowed for "hand-fighting" for three quarters. (That's honestly the way I like to see the game played.) But then... just the opposite of what I'd term "typical- that only egregious fouls get called toward the end of the game, this game?! Those were some chickenshit penalties.
