While it was initially indicated that the linebacker sensed something wrong about the ball from the beginning , he later denied any such suspicion .
At halftime , Jackson placed the football -- now a keepsake of his play -- in the hands of his team 's equipment supervisor .
While it was initially indicated that the Jackson sensed something wrong about the ball from the beginning , Jackson later denied any such suspicion .
At halftime , Jackson placed the football -- now a keepsake of his play -- in the hands of his team 's equipment supervisor .