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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Devon Allen has been making noise in the 110m hurdles event in track and field. He's been one of the best in the world as he's easily progressed to each round of the World Athletics Championships. However, on Sunday, he was disqualified from the event due to an extremely controversial call and Twitter set fire accordingly.
According to NBC Olympics, Allen was disqualified because his reaction to the starting gun was .001 seconds faster than the allowed .1 second threshold. For that reason, the Eagles receiver technically false started, thus disqualifying him from the event.
Devon Allen is disqualified from the men's 110m hurdles.
His reaction time was .001 faster than the .1 second threshold meaning he false started. #WorldAthleticsChamps pic.twitter.com/sIz6Pa1agy
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) July 18, 2022
Devon Allen reacted to the controversial call immediately after the disqualification. Chris Chavez shares the video of Allen breaking down what happened, as the Eagles wide receiver isn't pleased with the outcome.
“When I was flagged, I was very surprised. That was also part of the frustration because I know for a fact I didn’t react until I heard the gun. To be 1/1000th too quick – I know I’m quick but that kind of sucks.” – @DevonAllen13 explains his DQ
More ➡️ https://t.co/baillv0b9U pic.twitter.com/uc6NiwFsMl
— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) July 18, 2022
Robert Griffin III couldn't believe his eyes either, as he shows a close-up video of Devon Allen's start on the disqualification. In this clip, it appears the Eagles player starts at the exact same time as his opposing competitor.
Devon 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.
pic.twitter.com/03xd3S3JHm— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) July 18, 2022
Eagles teammate Darius Slay also found the disqualification ridiculous after sharing a two-word reaction.
That’s crazy https://t.co/8T67yFr5yZ
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) July 18, 2022
Devon Allen clearly has the support of most people, as his start wasn't premature to the starting gun. It's an odd rule that the World Athletics Championships regulates, but they apparently follow it with very strict guidelines. Sal Capaccio and Cre'Von LeBlanc also react to the controversial call that disqualified the Eagles wide receiver Devon Allen from the competition.
Still not seeing the false start there in the 110H. WTF.
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) July 18, 2022
Look clean to me smh 🤦🏽♂️ https://t.co/gY8cAtbsDo
— Cre'Von LeBlanc (@Strap_Ent) July 18, 2022
Perhaps the rules will change after this controversial call, but the likelihood of that happening is not great.
