Image of the Week

As you are all aware, the Auburn Tigers defeated the Oregon Ducks last night to claim the BCS National Championship. It was a fantastic game, showcasing two of the most exciting teams in college football. And in a contest in which there was a safety, a fake punt, a fake extra point, and a last-second, game-winning field goal, the play of the game was clearly Michael Dyer's fourth quarter run.

Taking a handoff from Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton, Dyer scampered to the right, where he appeared to be tackled by Oregon safety Eddie Pleasant. But a careful review showed that Dyer managed to keep the play alive by rolling over Pleasant. His body never touched the ground.

The official NCAA rules state that a play is ruled dead when "any part of the ball carrier's body, except his hand or foot, touches the ground." As the replay shows, Dyer's body never came in contact with the turf, enabling him to continue down the sideline and set up Wes Byrum's game-winning field goal.