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- The hometown Battlehawks had just settled for a 38-yard field goal against the Columbus Aviators, having failed to convert a third down after an apparent pass interference foul had gone uncalled.
- So when the FOX broadcast came back from a commercial break, it took a step that was unprecedented in pro football.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
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The UFL crowd in St. Louis was getting spicy last week. The hometown Battlehawks had just settled for a 38-yard field goal against the Columbus Aviators, having failed to convert a third down after an apparent pass interference foul had gone uncalled.
So when the FOX broadcast came back from a commercial break, it took a step that was unprecedented in pro football. Sideline reporter Brock Huard conducted a brief in-game interview with the official closest to the play, a notable advancement of the UFL's efforts to establish transparency in its officiating decisions.