I think the hit happened when his arm was going back... but the ball didn't come out until his hand was comming forward.

but the BS was the fact that the booth didn't request a review. the field judge cannot go under the hood unless the booth says it's close... how the fuck was that not close.

like I said... IMO the ruling would have been over turned....

now here's where it get's interesting.... had it been over turned... there would have been a 15yard unsportsman like penilty for ol' dude take'n off his helmet. that would have put the Cards at the 29 yard line... with a couple seconds left!!!

not that I'm saying the Cards were robbed... they had their chance... their defence couldnt stop Pitsburgh from score'n with under 2min...

but it'd have been interesting