Mike Shanahan: Orakpo "was mugged" on winning TD

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    "Was Brian Orakpo held on Tampa Bay's game-winning touchdowns?

    No, according to Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan, "he was not held."

    "He was mugged," the coach quickly added.

    Similarly, Orakpo had no doubts. "It's clear as day," he said in the locker room after the Redskins' 17-16 loss to the Bucs. "It's clear as day."

    Orakpo said he talked to officials after the play. He said they told him that they were focusing on receivers downfield and didn't see the hold.

    "They've got back judges there for a reason, and for them to tell me that he wasn't looking at the play, he was looking downfield, we've got downfield judges for that," he said. "He's the backfield judge, referee. That's exactly what he told me.""

    Read more: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/brian-orakpo/mike-shanahan-orakpo-was-mugge.html
     

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