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Old Mon Jan 05, 2009, 01:40pm
Theisey Theisey is offline
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Originally Posted by PSU213 View Post
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Going back even farther is the 1994 Colorado/Michigan game. COL scored on a final play Hail Mary to win by (I believe) 1. After the game the issue was raised of why they did not have to attempt a try since MICH could return it for two. The explanation given then was something to the effect that they (COL) could decline making a try in this situation. Considering this was over 14 years ago, my memory is foggy and I would not be surprised if something has changed with this scenario (NCAA rules experts needed here....).
In 1994, the TRY rule read as follows.
8-3-2a. the ball shall be put in play by the team that scored a six-point touchdown. If a touchdown is scored during a down in which time expires, the winner of the game has been decided and both coaches agree to forgo the try, the period is not extended.
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