Started By
Message
5
Posted on 10/9/10 at 11:43 pm to inelishaitrust
quote:
A backwards pass that hits the ground is a fumble, no?
Correct. No.
Posted on 10/9/10 at 11:44 pm to inelishaitrust
(no message)
This post was edited on 10/9/10 at 11:45 pm
Posted on 10/9/10 at 11:44 pm to inelishaitrust
i mean, i think it has to be fumbled forward.. im not exactly sure..
example.. 4th down play, offense going for it.. ball is snapped over the QBs head.. is the play dead? can the QB not pick it up and try to pass or run?
example.. 4th down play, offense going for it.. ball is snapped over the QBs head.. is the play dead? can the QB not pick it up and try to pass or run?
Posted on 10/10/10 at 9:02 pm to inelishaitrust
quote:
A backwards pass that hits the ground is a fumble, no?
No.
Posted on 10/10/10 at 9:10 pm to inelishaitrust
quote:According to the rules, it is considered a pass until it is dead.
A backwards pass that hits the ground is a fumble, no?
The rules also state that the snap is a backwards pass. Consider a shotgun snap over the QB's head. That's a live ball and can be advanced.
Or
SECTION 23. Snapping the Ball
Approved Ruling 2-23-1
I. Fourth and goal on Team B’s five-yard line. A55’s legal snap is
muffed by A12 and (a) any player of Team A recovers and advances
the ball into the end zone, or (b) a player of Team B recovers and
advances the ball. RULING: The snap is a backward pass and may
be advanced by any player. (a) Touchdown. Since this is a backward
pass and not a fumble there is no restriction on a Team A player
recovering and advancing the ball. (b) Ball continues in play.
This post was edited on 10/10/10 at 9:21 pm
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow SECRant for SEC Football News