"Controversy" implies that someone other than you thinks it was a penalty, and I've never heard anyone mention that, and the "source" doesn't mention it either. Are you just a Patriots fan?
I've seen it mentioned numerous times, which is why I looked into it. The source mentions the exact wording used in the entry, and the rule book defines that as holding, not to mention the video evidence in prior revisions shows the activity clearly. Are you just a giants fan?