Thu Jul 30, 2009, 08:36am
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Originally Posted by FBullock
From what I can see, looks to be like the defenders foot hits the ground first. If so, we have an interception. You really have to slow it down and look close but looks like the offensive player gets swing away.
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Doesn't matter who touches the ground first. This is simultaneous possession of a forward pass, which by rule goes to the passing team. Touchdown.
Good call!
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Originally Posted by Rule 7-5-4
If a forward pass is caught simultaneously
by two opponents, the ball becomes dead and belongs to the passing
team.
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Originally Posted by Case 7.5.4
COMMENT: In order for there to be a simultaneous catch,
opposing players must have simultaneous joint possession, and both must be in
contact with the ground inbounds. The players’ contact with the ground does not
have to be exactly simultaneous.
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