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I am a second-year official and have been reading this forum for two years now, but I now have a question that I would like to get some input on.
This question comes from our study guide:
B1 leaps in the air over his 2 yard line and has As pass in his grasp. He returns to the ground in his end zone inbounds. RULING: Since the momentum rule applies in this situation, B may put the ball in play first and 10 from his 2 yard line.
It is my contention that momentum does NOT apply because the defender hadn't literally (in terms of the rules) caught the ball (i.e gained possession) until his feet hit the ground. In my opinion, if he is downed in the end zone this would be a touchback. I am in disagreement with some of our veteran officials on this question.
Thank you very much.
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