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Originally Posted by ABO77
By far NOT an expert on Sunday rules but I think If the QB slides feet first he's ruled down, no touch needed. So in that play if the QB still had the ball when he slid, balls dead. If I'm wrong I'm sure someone will correct me.
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This is supported the by the evidence that some officials have already ruled the play dead by marking the spot and reseting the 40-second play clock before a feet-first quarterback slide is touched by an opponent. I see it what seems like several times per season.