Not by NFL rules it wasn't a fumble. Once Coleman, who made the real time call saw the replay he styated that he noticed that the arm was in motion, something he missed in real time. From that point on, the rule was clear as to what he must do.

Now there were many here who wished to reverse the FLA voting decision by applying "intent" "rules" that would override the US Constitution...

My 1st reaction (after relief) was that the rule was a bad one. Upon reflection, I realize that having the ref divine "intent" is even worse. Better a subjective measure that yeilds a controverisal result a tiny percentageof the time than a subjective measure. No Vulcan mind melds needed.

Football fanatics can cite 2 instances this year where supposed fumbles were reversed as INCs after replay. Kurt Warner & Vinnie Testaverde were the QBs.

-philw (wanted 15yds roughing the passer for Woodson's hand to helmut added on)