No, just as when Houston kicked their second onside kick and the kicker faked to one side and then kicked to the other side, a kicker can do that. It is not considered a false start.
I think we all agree it was a bad call. As Rocky Goode said, offsides is called when the other side has an unfair advantage. It is very clear no advantage was had by UT. Why the ref thought there was an unfair advantage? No idea. None of the replays show any advantage to UT as all players were...
Its pretty obvious the call was ridiculous. In the most critical phase of the game, the ref made a judgment call he normally never makes and evidence shows was very suapect. He took away UT's chance to tie, that is on him.
The disturbing part is getting the police to tell the guy to sit down. They can only enforce law, not tell a guy to sit down. That is completely out of their authority, especially when most fans stand during the game. Why did the fan not talk to an usher about it? Probably did talk to an usher...
Excellent post. Sums it up pretty well. My biggest problem is with the offsides call. Its never called, yet in the most crucial moment, they throw the flag because part of a helmet or hand is over the line? Absolutely ridiculous decision and cost UT the CHANCE to tie. That's all that matters is...