In addition , he thanked All - American Big 12 defensive players for purposely not covering receivers and inexplicably falling down instead of rushing the passer .
Goodell also applauded referees for calling unwarranted pass - interference penalties to conceal the mediocre Oklahoma quarterback 's frequently underthrown balls .
In addition , Goodell thanked All - American Big 12 defensive players for purposely not covering receivers and inexplicably falling down instead of rushing the passer .
Goodell also applauded referees for calling unwarranted pass - interference penalties to conceal the mediocre Oklahoma quarterback 's frequently underthrown balls .