Pelini matched Sarkisian's field pass and jersey, then announced he would allow a chosen sailor to call one play during the Holiday Bowl. The luncheon attendees went wild with hoots and applause; someone was going to live out a dream. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Watching the video, it certainly sounded serious. I would have assumed that he would be allowed to call in a play selected by the coaches.. that would have been well within the bounds of what Pelini claimed. But, he didn't even get that chance. Pelini afterwards, when asked about it said "it was a joke, ma'am". Based on the reaction of Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan, no one told HIM that.