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Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:15 am to War Eagle 777
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:15 am to War Eagle 777
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why can't you spike the ball if you fumble the snap? What is that rule intended to prevent?
Maybe preventing a cheap way to avoid a loss on a broken play
Ex. 2nd and 4 in the middle of the game, QB fumbles the snap, picks it up and spikes it to avoid the loss on a broken play.
This post was edited on 10/12/20 at 9:17 am
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Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:20 am to Crowknowsbest
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Maybe preventing a cheap way to avoid a loss on a broken play
Ex. 2nd and 4 in the middle of the game, QB fumbles the snap, picks it up and spikes it to avoid the loss on a broken play.
This is the correct answer. Imagine say the first snap of the UGA/UT game, what if Bennett had been able to pick up the high snap and then immediately spike it... instead of a 20 yard loss on the play, it becomes an incomplete pass.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 9:23 am to Crowknowsbest
quote:Yes, I’m pretty sure the spike is actually a defined play in the rulebook - no eligible receiver need be nearby to avoid a grounding charge.
Maybe preventing a cheap way to avoid a loss on a broken play
Sort of like the exception for holders in FG/PAT attempts. By rule, the ball should be downed as soon as they take possession of the snap since their knee is on the ground.
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