NFL Top Ten greatest/controversial plays of all time

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The "Music City Miracle" was not a forward pass. End of story.

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A common misconception, that Bills fans contend even to today, is that any casual review of the play clearly shows the ball was thrown from the 24 yard line and caught at the 25 yard line, thus rendering it a forward pass. However, it should be noted that Wycheck's arm was extended over the 25 yard line when he released the ball, even though he was standing on the 24 yard line. Since NFL rules dictate a lateral soley on the trajectory of the ball, and not the relative position of the players throwing it and catching it, it qualified as a legal throw as it was thrown parallel with the 25 yard line to Dyson.

[DTX3]

Quote: Originally Posted by Olson-for-Heisman

That is on the top of my list. Could've won 2 titles if that didnt happen imo.

[slickdtc]

It's so hard to tell where the ball is released... it should definitely be the feet or something else. Same thing with the pass by Eli Manning this past Sunday in the Giants/Eagles game.