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Old Tue Jan 01, 2008, 04:55pm
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Originally Posted by just another ref
To explain further, when I say that the clock may have started early, it may be totally unjustified. How long is a long time for a player to be in the air in a play such as this. I have no information about exactly how much height or distance was covered, but I picture a steal based more on anticipation than on any kind of incredibly athletic play. Also, we must remember that the catch was made while the player was already in the air, so if the timing was correct, the hang time was some amount in excess of 1.2. Is this a long time in the air or not?
Did the math myself. If this kid is traveling at 14 mph, (100 yd. dash in 14.6)
in 1.2 seconds he would cover nearly 25 feet. Sounds doubtful to me.
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