There was a lot of buzz on social media on Friday after Miami's 38-34 victory over Virginia Tech. The game's outcome was uncertain until a Virginia Tech hail mary was overturned after the final play. Fans, media, and other well-known personalities all shared their opinions about what the call should have been on the last play
As the saying goes, social media posts went from the sublime to the ridiculous. The most cogent social media posts came from professionals. National media reporters, pundits and several local reporters posted about the game's last play. David Furones of the Miami Herald had arguably the best post with an end-zone angle of the play.
Miami football alums and local personalities were among the others who posted to social media following the win. Superbowl MVP Patrick Mahomes also responded after Miami alum Deon Bush had his own thoughts. Many of the thoughts from impartial observes favored Miami.
Andrea Adelson and David Hale of ESPN broke the call down on their X accounts in the post-game. The call will be one that is likely discussed through at least the end of the regular season. One common theme on the Miami postgame show is that the win over Virginia Tech the type of game championship teams need to win.
Check out this end zone angle from Only In Dade of the final play of Miami-Virginia Tech game.
β David Furones (@DavidFurones_) September 28, 2024
Honestly, tienes que ser tremendo comemierda to call that a touchdown on the field. https://t.co/LrA8AfyYMA pic.twitter.com/EXFzjazEOv
The angle by Furones was not shown on the broadcast or on any of the post-game shows. The ball appears to come lose at the end from the end zone video.
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β A.Highsmith (@alonzohighsmith) September 28, 2024
We had to put on a quick show ππΎππΎ https://t.co/KgT9KPKvIN
β Deon Bush (@deonbushlive2) September 28, 2024
Bush and Highsmith represent the outset of the Miami dynasty in the 1980s and post dominance of the early 2000s. Miami alums were represented the Hurricanes strong on social media. Highsmith was also the Miami general manager before returning to the NFL as en executive with the New England Patriots this year.
From the ACC on the final play: "During the review process of the last play of the Virginia Tech at Miami game, it was determined that the loose ball was touched by a Miami player while he was out of bounds which makes it an incomplete pass and immediately ends the play."
β Andrea Adelson (@aadelsonESPN) September 28, 2024
Iβm not sure how that got called a TD on the field, so ultimately, this is prob the right result. But they did call it a TD, and Iβm not sure how thatβs overturned other than you just decided you werenβt gonna let Miami lose that way.
β π«π °οΈβοΈπ (@ADavidHaleJoint) September 28, 2024
The post from Adelson should clear things up for everyone who is not a conspiracy theorist. It's based on the rules of the game. If a player from either team is out of bounds and touches the ball the play is ruled dead. The Virginia Tech receiver did not have control of the ball as stated throughout social media and confirmed by the ACC.
THE U IS BACK BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!
β Billy Corben (@BillyCorben) September 28, 2024
UGA had one against UK. We had ours. Just like we did against them when we had the best CFB team of all time. Great rivalry. Seasons are defined by your ability to survive and advance. That was terrifying because the better team on the night was undoubtedly BY on the scorecards
β Mike Ryan (Ruiz) ππ½ (@MichaelRyanRuiz) September 28, 2024
Corben who directed and produced All About The U ESPN 30 for 30s and Ryan Ruiz who is part of the Dan Lebatard show are two of the biggest and most well-known Miami fans. Ryan Ruiz summed up how almost all Hurricanes' fans felt after the game on Friday night, relieved.