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Old Wed Aug 27, 2003, 12:32pm
JMN JMN is offline
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Quote:
Originally posted by Ed Hickland

Think about the outstreched arms and body reaching for the ball. Both hands cradle the ball but as the receiver hits the ground the ball bounces loose. No catch.
In your quote, are you saying that the ground can decide possession or lack there of? Remember that old phrase, "the ground can't cause a fumble"? Either he did or didn't have control BEFORE striking the ground.



Ed, I guess we'll disagree, but I appreciate the discourse! Heck, I even find myself agreeing with Rut!


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