Although the total mass well forward of CofG is not that great, it still has to be accelerated from its touchdown angle. I think that would make a significant difference to the pilot's perception of the feel, however, seeing the concrete coming up to getcha after the wheels have touched should be a clue.
It's strange how these things happen. One FO I routinely flew with did everything beautifully - until one day he didn't. In the last 50', with the speed correct, he suddenly flew at the ground. I was pulling probably within one second, and just managed to skate it on more or less flat.
There was just no explanation how a seemingly competent young man could, not just allow this to happen, but seem to actively cause it to happen.