Lang’s World: Ten pearls of Whitaker’s wit and wisdom on sports and beyond 1.18.18

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There were just over three and half minutes remaining in last weekend’s NFC Semifinals matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Falcons, who trailed 15-10, were facing a key third-and-six from their own 42-yard line. Matt Ryan took the snap, dropped back and zipped a pass to the left to receiver Mohammed Sanu, who fell to the ground cradling the ball, having picked up 8 yards and a crucial first down.

Or did he? As the Falcons walked up to the line to continue the drive, the Eagles challenged the catch.