"This may somehow follow some rule but it’s still a disgrace" - NFL fans outraged as Eagles' Devon Allen gets disqualified from World Athletics Championships for reacting too quickly to starting gun

Wide receiver Devon Allen, who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL, is currently competing in the World Athletics Championships for the United States. The US recently took home nine medals in one of the best athletic displays for the country in history. But Devon Allen’s false start in the 110m hurdles final prevented the US from making it 10/10. Allen was ruled to have started a tad too soon. A reaction time of less than 0.1 is considered a false start and Allen's reaction time in the final was 0.099.Former NFL star Robert Griffin III and several fans thought it was an unfair disqualification. They took to Twitter to express their thoughts on the matter.Robert Griffin III@RGIIIDevon Allen SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN DISQUALIFIED. He didn’t jump the gun. He didn’t flinch.He got punished for being TOO FAST. Watch for yourself.284692866Devon Allen SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN DISQUALIFIED. He didn’t jump the gun. He didn’t flinch.He got punished for being TOO FAST. Watch for yourself. https://t.co/03xd3S3JHmJason Polansky@polan13@RGIII If the frames aren’t as clear for you: here it is with Allen’s toes still in the block, Holloway out. This may somehow follow some rule but it’s still a disgrace.30820@RGIII If the frames aren’t as clear for you: here it is with Allen’s toes still in the block, Holloway out. This may somehow follow some rule but it’s still a disgrace. https://t.co/dQyMUPyC6lJarrod@gridiron718@LeeHetheringt11 @RGIII you do realize devon allen is the one on the right correct? his feet aren’t moving lol136@LeeHetheringt11 @RGIII you do realize devon allen is the one on the right correct? his feet aren’t moving lolJeris Gibbs 🏇🏼@JerisGibbs@RGIII That was a bs disqualification. The judges ought to have some kind of discretion in a situation like that. Devon Allen and every person watching the race got robbed.4@RGIII That was a bs disqualification. The judges ought to have some kind of discretion in a situation like that. Devon Allen and every person watching the race got robbed.Aranda-Stan@MattRhulesSmock@RGIII I’ve watched this so many times and still can’t see the false start they’re talking about. Unbelievable.20526@RGIII I’ve watched this so many times and still can’t see the false start they’re talking about. Unbelievable.Politics As Usual@P0l1t1csAsUsual@RGIII He should have been able to run and the officials could have reviewed it after the race with the possibility of his race counting. The DQ was by the book. Has anyone DQ by .001 before? Unfortunate.4@RGIII He should have been able to run and the officials could have reviewed it after the race with the possibility of his race counting. The DQ was by the book. Has anyone DQ by .001 before? Unfortunate.Ross@rosscorey93@RGIII This is why track and field has trouble catching on like other sports in the US. They ruined a story book ending tonight. The NBA refs are swallowing their whistles and not calling that a false start. the NFL refs are huddling and letting everyone run.29@RGIII This is why track and field has trouble catching on like other sports in the US. They ruined a story book ending tonight. The NBA refs are swallowing their whistles and not calling that a false start. the NFL refs are huddling and letting everyone run.There were a couple of fans who felt the false start call was justified.OG Sey ✈️@TheReal_SEY@RGIII @AfricanPrinceEG I actually see it. Whether it makes a difference or not idk or care lol. But i do see the jump321@RGIII @AfricanPrinceEG I actually see it. Whether it makes a difference or not idk or care lol. But i do see the jumpOne commenter thinks there may be more at play.Doping Loophole@DopingLoophole@RGIII I think they were looking for an excuse to DQ anyone, I think Devon's skin tone wasn't dark enough! It seems your skin color needs to be darker complexioned to win anything in this time and age!1@RGIII I think they were looking for an excuse to DQ anyone, I think Devon's skin tone wasn't dark enough! It seems your skin color needs to be darker complexioned to win anything in this time and age!ag86@Codesys_Cowboy@RGIII Electronics don't lie, however you can program the sensing device to be more or less sensitive to pressure. Surely nothing like that going on in today's sports world.32@RGIII Electronics don't lie, however you can program the sensing device to be more or less sensitive to pressure. Surely nothing like that going on in today's sports world.Ross@rosscorey93@RGIII This is why track and field has trouble catching on like other sports in the US. They ruined a story book ending tonight. The NBA refs are swallowing their whistles and not calling that a false start. the NFL refs are huddling and letting everyone run.23@RGIII This is why track and field has trouble catching on like other sports in the US. They ruined a story book ending tonight. The NBA refs are swallowing their whistles and not calling that a false start. the NFL refs are huddling and letting everyone run.Allen is an Olympian by trade and had an incredible run up to this race. He won the preliminaries with a time of 13.47s. In the semi-finals, the runner improved to 13.09s.How the Eagles look ahead of upcoming NFL seasonThe Philadelphia Eagles nabbed a playoff spot last season before getting dismantled by then-defending champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Last season was quarterback Jalen Hurts' second in the NFL. He started 15 games, a marked improvement from the four he managed during the previous season. His and head coach Nick Sirianni's growth are reason for optimism ahead of the 2022-23 season.The Eagles made a splash during the draft by trading for star wide receiver AJ Brown. He will be paired with DeVonta Smith to form a dynamic wide receiver duo.If Miles Sanders can stay healthy, he, Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott should form a formidable running back trio. All this should help Hurts get even better and will probably result in a better record this coming season.On defense, the Eagles added Haason Reddick, who is coming off a career year with the Carolina Panthers.Philadelphia Eagles v Carolina PanthersAll things considered, the Eagles should be able to compete with the Dallas Cowboys for the NFC East title.

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