Dense Argument
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AlcdBtOiwobWtCk_ejyFLCBDubYF?slug=dw-belichickpats111609&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
There was no way Stabile saw the play. He ruled anyway. He must have assumed that Faulk was still juggling the ball when he planted both feet. (Personally, I think he had possession). By making a decision he couldn’t accurately make, he spotted the ball just short of the first down. In fairness to Stabile, this is why calling a football game is so difficult. The speed, size, intensity of the moment is unmatched in sports. Mistakes happen, he, no doubt, was trying his best.
Pharaphrasing
There was no way Stabile saw the play (1). He must have assumed that Faulk was still juggling the ball when he planted both feet (2). By making a decision he couldn’t accurately make, he spotted the ball just short of the first down (3). Mistakes happen, he, no doubt, was trying his best (4).
3->1+2->4
Compound convergant weak
The premise does not support the conclusion. If Stabile did not have a good view of the play then he did not have the right to make the call and therefore was not trying his best.
