Guys.
If the SS were linked, PNF would have felt (prolly couldn't see) what the PF was doing.
In the panicky atmosphere of those minutes, words lost their impact.
One pilot cocked up, but if the controls were linked it would have needed two pilots to cock up (and stay cocked up) for the accident sequence to continue.
For pitys sake gents- every dual controlled a/c built (apart from Airbusses) has linked controls.
For a bloody good reason.
Rocket science it is not and I think those who argue against it are bonkers.