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Well, you have to consider the fact that it was a huge call. I'd rather have the refs take a little extra time and get the call right than end the game on an officiating blunder.
Also, the broadcast didn't do justice to what happened on the field that night. After Matt Leinart was hit and had the ball dislodged, Notre Dame fans poured out onto the field instantly. Most people didn't know the ball went out of bounds because not only was there no instant replay in that particular game, but Notre Dame's stadium also does not have a jumbotron where everyone could see the play over again and from a closer angle. So, not only did the refs have to discuss exactly what happened and where the ball should be spotted, but they had to wait for the field to get cleared of all the fans that prematurely rushed the field. And I don't see how Weis walking off the field would be a point in arguing that the refs took too long to make the call. If anything, Charlie took too long to get off the field and let them play.
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