Is this ECU defender unstrapping his helmet as UCF wins on Hail Mary?

Published Dec. 4, 2014 11:05 p.m. ET

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With more than half the field standing between UCF and the end zone and just seconds left to play Thursday night, all East Carolina had to do to seal the win was knock down a Hail Mary pass that had no business being caught. 

Turns out that was easier said than done:

Besides the throw beating two Pirates defenders, it didn't help that a third appeared as if he may have started unbuckling his helmet as the ball landed safely into the hands of receiver Breshad Perriman.

Here's another look (h/t: SB Nation):

The defensive back in question? That's DeShaun Amos. You can probably guess what his reaction was after the play:

Yep, that pretty much sums it up. 

With the 32-30 win, UCF claimed a share of the AAC crown, drawing even with 7-1 Memphis. 

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