Just as in the case of a passer being sacked -- was his arm going forward at the time he was sacked or fumbled. If so it is ruled a pass as it is considered the same as "the ball coming out" on a fumble review -- even if the ball is still in the passer's hand. If the arm is going forward the pass is considered tohave been started (Even if the ball is still in the players hand).Wow good point - I think you are the only one that thought of that. If Young had been in the act of fumbling and his knee went down, it still would have been a fumble since it started before his knee hit.
I hope the talking heads consider this before they try to make USC the "real" champion on all of the sports shows.
Ilearned from a similair play early this year involving Georgia. DJ was tackled as he was pitching the ball and the play ended up with a Big gain, and they reviewed it and ruled that since he had started the "pitch Motion" before his knee hit the ground that the play stood even though the ball was still in his hand. I Think it was against South Carolina, but it may have been the Boise St game.
Either way, I am happy to see UGA stay in the Top 10. IF one of the young QB's steps up next year, UGA could be a force again.
HOW BOUT THEM DAWGS!