Thread: TouchBack rule in NFL
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Old Mon Nov 17, 2003, 11:30pm
Bob Floyd Bob Floyd is offline
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Touchback Rule in the NFL
The NFL has a momemtum rule but it is not limited to the 5 yardline as in the NFHS. Momemtum is the official's judgment. A player taking long strides going full speed may have the spot more than 5 yards out.
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