SEC releases statement about UF-UK overtime non-call

The SEC has released a statement regarding the controversial call that helped Florida defeat Kentucky 36-30 in a triple-overtime thriller.

The statement indicated they found nothing wrong with the process. Here's the official release:

At the request of the University of Kentucky, consistent with SEC protocol, the conference office reviewed the fourth down play in the first overtime of the Kentucky-Florida game and has determined the officials applied the proper mechanics and guidelines that are in place to determine when a flag should be thrown for delay of game. The back judge is responsible for delay of game calls. The procedure for the back judge is for his eyes to stay on the clock when it nears zero. When the clock hits zero, he immediately looks from the clock to the ball. If the ball is moving, there is no delay of game. If the ball is stationary, a delay of game penalty is called.

On Saturday, officials blew what was most certainly a game-changing call, when on a fourth-and-seven in the first overtime, the refs allowed the play clock to hit zero without a flag for a delay-of-game penalty.

Florida ran the play and scored a game-extending touchdown.

See for yourself:

Kentucky fans aren't going to forget this call any time soon and Florida fans are going to keep their heads down and pretend it never happened.