In the USC/Oregon game, Oregon threw a pass in the back of the endzone on 4th down and it was tipped and caught by a Duck. The Duck in question had stepped out of bounds and came back in the field of play. The original call was a touchdown. They reviewed it and reversed the call saying that he stepped out of bounds and was ineligible to catch the ball. As USC gathered themselves to take over the ball, play was stopped again and the a review of the review was called for up in the booth. The 2nd review reversed the initial reversal, so the touchdown stood as originally called. The decision made was that the tipped ball nullified the rule of a player going out of bounds and coming back in play. The receiver was made eligible once again after the ball was tipped. Do you need me to review what I just said?
I was never convinced that the Duck in question actually stepped out of bounds. I didn't see a conclusive replay showung him stepping out. Of course the FSN crew covering the game was sure as they are in the tank for the Trojans. Pete Carroll should send a Thank You note to the Ducks as they kept giving USC the win.
