re: Whirly Bird Perfection

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It was stupid to intercept that on 4th down

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In theoretical terms, you're right. But the interception guarantees one very important thing -- you know exactly who will have ball when the play is dead. Batting it away isn't a guarantee of an incomplete pass. There could be another player nearby, or the guy you're guarding could fight his way through to grab it. Once you intercept it, the ball's destiny belongs entirely to you.