[Bob M.]

REPLY: To get the benefit of the goal line extended, the runner must touch the ground inbounds beyond the goal line plane. It provides for the situation where the runner crosses the goal line just inside the pylon but is carrying the ball out beyond the sideline. This is a TD. If the runner does not touch the ground inbounds beyond the goal line plane, then the ball itself must cross the goal line plane between the sidelines. The extension of the goal line means nothing in such a case.