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Old Mon Oct 25, 2004, 07:40am
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Originally posted by ump76
I had a situation that happened to a crew in our association and am confused on the enforcement and would like some help ffrom the gallery.

Team A is trailing by 5 points with :02 to go in the fourth quarter. They have the ball on B's 20 yard line and throw a pass to A1 as time expires. He cathches the ball on the 6 yard line and as he is being tackled, around the 5 yard line, he "fumbles" the ball into the end zone.


Intentionally fumbling the ball forward is an illegal forward pass. Sounds like you are describing an intentional act.


His teammate A2 falls on the ball in the end zone.


If the "fumble" was grounded, you simply have an incomplete pass. If not, A2 has caught the pass and the results of the play is a touchdown.


Please explain to me B's options and what you would call in this situation. I appreciate your help.


Depends on if the "forward fumble" was caught or not. If caught, B will no doubt accept the penatly and play an untimed down. If incomplete, B will decline the penalty and the game is over.
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