"The Call" remains one of the most controversial decisions in modern sports history

In Ohio State and University of Miami circles, it is simply known as "The Call."

Ryan McNeil, OverTime's founder and publisher - and a standout cornerback for the Hurricanes before a long NFL career - needs no definition of "The Call." Neither do I. While Ryan is a University of Miami alumnus, I am a native of Ohio, where I lived for my first 33 years before relocating southward six years ago. In college football season, I bleed scarlet and gray.

During a recent meeting, Ryan and I were talking about "The Call," and there is no surprise that we have differing views about whether it was accurate or bogus.

For those of you who do not remember "The Call" or are not loyal fans of Ohio State or Miami, let me paint the picture. Ohio State and Miami met in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, which served as the national championship game. The Buckeyes led 17-14 until Miami's place kicker booted a 40-yard field goal, tying the score with no time left on the clock.

The Hurricanes scored first in overtime when Ken Dorsey hit Kellen Winslow with a touchdown pass. The extra point gave Miami a 24-17 lead, forcing the Buckeyes to deliver a touchdown or lose the game.

The Ohio State drive was marked by clutch plays and, of course, the controversial call. Craig Krenzel completed a 17-yard pass to Michael Jenkins on 4th-and-14 for a first down on the Miami 12-yard line. Minutes later, Ohio State faced 4th-and-3 from the Miami 5. Krenzel's fourth down pass to Chris Gamble was originally ruled incomplete, knocked down by Miami defender Glen Sharpe.

Fans and players started to rush the field, believing that the Hurricanes were national champions. They were unaware that a flag was thrown in the end zone, and Sharpe was called for defensive interference. Ohio State was awarded a first down on Miami's 2, and moments later Krenzel scored. Mike Nugent's extra point tied the game at 24-24. In the second overtime, Maurice Clarett rushed for a touchdown on Ohio State's possession while the Hurricanes could not convert on theirs, giving the Buckeyes a 31-24 win and their first national title since 1968.

Today, "The Call" remains a point of contention for Miami fans and alumni members, and it is one of the most controversial calls in modern sports history. There have been many. What calls would you add to the list?