“It was solely the football brilliance of Butler that made the call fail”
1. Coaching, Coaching, Coaching
2. Physical “I want the ball” attitude. Butler A+, Lockette F. It was amazing how quick Butler closed given the speed of Lockette.
3. Wilson’s delay (to be honest, if he had not delayed, Lockette most probably would have been stopped before scoring given Butler’s hitting ability).
I think if Lockette had caught the ball he would have gotten creamed.
Hightower and others were in good position to lay Lockette out before he got to the end zone.
Another risky aspect to the play... catch, hit, and possible fumble.