Virginia Tech had one final chance to steal a win from Pittsburgh on Friday night, but John Love’s 36-yard field goal attempt was deemed no good.
With Virginia Tech trailing 35-33, Love lined up for the potential winner with three seconds remaining. The kick traveled extremely close to the upright, but the official underneath the goalpost signaled that it was no good.
Love thought he had made the kick, as did fans sitting behind the endzone. However, ESPN’s broadcast did not show a clear view from underneath the goalposts that could conclusively establish whether the field goal was good. That immediately led to questions about the ruling…