re: Re-watching the Iron Bowl, and this call was complete BS

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when he waved off his teammates on the punt. He used both arms, in a crossing motion,

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This is the exact same thing as a fair catch according to the rules. The call was correct and was explained by the ESPN crew.

You can't "wave people off" and then proceed to return the football. It doesn't work that way. That's why the rule exists.