As demonstrated all those years ago, not a great idea on big jets because of drag rise.
I'd guess, less of a problem on props because the propwash directs the airflow along the chordline of the wing.
Re rate of rotation, never ceased to surprise me how many captains, who should have known better, rotated too fast. It wasn't due to lack of training or comment by trainers.
ORAC, I'm guessing yer man in the B727 was:
a) Trying too hard for a smooth touchdown. (Hate it when that happens)
b) Avoiding nosewheel banging along on a less than smooth surface. (I usually just put one wheel each side of the lights
)
Time he politely told the boss some facts about big jet handling. Although, TBH, at their TO mass they can probably get away with it.