I was 9. We had a bunch of people over and I was screaming he was going to bring it back. Then Rocket gave the thumbs up and I was certain. Rest is history. When they called the penalty I went into my room and cried. Or it was my sisters room. Either way, those fuckers cheated.
Some things about that play:
It looks like they had a punt block on, but then Colorado took a delay of game. You see #27 run over and look to the bench then run back and give instructions to the team. Holtz then screams at Rocket to let him know they are going to know try and return it. The thumbs up was a confirmation he got the instruction.
#34 Chad Brown, future NFL linebacker, gets a clear shot at him and hits him square. Rocket bounces right off like a pin ball.
The alleged clip is borderline. The ref it happens right in front of lets it go. The other ref further away and from a worse angle calls it.