Fact: We were winning 7-3 when Peterman broke his hand against Florida. NOT a meltdown.
Fact: I SAID, Peterman broke his hand at the beginning of the second quarter and the ball was intercepted.
Fact: The ball was not thrown into triple coverage, but to an open receiver. The pass was a bit off target due to his hand hitting the helmet as he released.
Fact: Peterman continued to play with a broken hand. As the hand swelled, wild passes and constant fumbles ensued as he was unable to grip the football. That was the meltdown everyone remembers.
Fact: Peterman's wild throws were after the broken hand.
Frankly, Peterman should have told the coaches before things deteriorated so badly he couldn't grip the ball, but I imagine adrenaline was masking the pain. I once played two series at corner after tearing ligaments in my ankle. I thought I was fine and continued playing. Within about a half hour, I couldn't stand up after sitting down.