Western Michigan University President Russ Kavalhuna addressed the controversial conclusion to Saturday's football game against Michigan, offering his perspective on the disputed replay decision that determined the outcome.
Speaking on Sunday, Kavalhuna stated he did not "discern anything unfair" regarding the Big Ten's replay review that added one second back to the game clock, according to www.espn.com. That additional second enabled the Wolverines to execute a final play that resulted in their victory over the Broncos.
The game's ending sparked immediate debate after officials conducted a replay review in the closing moments. The decision to restore time to the clock proved decisive, as Michigan capitalized on the opportunity to secure the win against Western Michigan.
Kavalhuna's comments represent the university's official stance on the matter, effectively closing the door on any potential protest or further challenge to the game's result. His assessment suggests Western Michigan will accept the outcome despite the heartbreaking nature of the defeat for the Broncos program.
The loss marks a difficult conclusion to what had been a competitive contest between the in-state rivals, with the Broncos coming within one second of potentially securing an upset victory over the Wolverines.
