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Thanks for the input. I was not yet aware that the momentum rule had been edited to include a fumble interception.
What actually happened was more like a hand off. But a hand off can only occur between teammates (2-19-1).
A fumble is the loss of player possession other than by handing, passing, or legal kick. Thus, this could be ruled a fumble since the player lost possession by an opponent snatching the ball from him.
The only problem now is that the momentum rule calls for and interception of the fumble. And an interception is a catch, which is establishing player possession of a live ball which is in flight. Thus this play would still not be adequately covered.
I think this matter could be corrected and simplified if the momentum rule stated that any change of possession inside of the 5 yard line is covered by the momentum rule.
Thanks
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