Do not drop the ball before you have crossed the goal line. Carry it out of the end zone. Carry it out of the stadium. Take it with you to the county fair. But don't drop it.
Clemson return man Ray-Ray McCloud made all the right moves Saturday on a huge 75-yard punt return touchdown against Troy to put the Tigers up 19-10 — except the part where he didn't actually score.
Officials reviewed the play and ruled McCloud had fumbled prior to crossing the goal line with control of the ball. Troy recovered in the end zone and took over on a touchback.