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Originally Posted by Rick KY
Then we have a difference of opinion. I believe that the runner, having the ball trapped against his body, held in place by his hand, was firm enough control of the ball, that this should not have been ruled a fumble. I understand your rules as they are described here, but I differ with the judgement of the covering official.
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No offense here, but it's not a difference of opinion ... it's a misunderstanding of the definition of control on your part.
Let's think of it this way, to clarify either your stance or your understanding (not sure which yet).
What if a receiver was fielding a pass and had exactly the control you see in the previously discussed play --- ball not yet in the hands, but trapped against his body, held in place by his hand, and then the ball went to the ground. Complete? Or incomplete (by your estimation)?