[jaybird]

Originally Posted by ajmc

Somethings are what they are. NF:2-29-1" A player or other person is out of bounds when any part of the person is touching anything, other than another player or game official that is on or outside the sideline or end line."

Yep, they are what they are. This player is not touching anything, therefore he is not OOB

In the example, (it is my interpretation & belief) that when A88 first touched the ground out of bounds, he fulfilled the requirement of being out of bounds. What he does thereafter doesn't much matter. So when he jumps up into the air (5 yards out of bounds), all he is is an out of bounds player jumping up into the air, as opposed to an out of bounds player standing still, but still an out of bounds player.

Consequently, your "interpretation & belief" is not supported by NFHS rule. It is just something fabricated to satisfy a desire.

NF: 2-29-3, "A loose ball is out of bounds when it touches anything, including a player or game official who is out of bounds."

Proof positive again that the ball is not OOB as it is NOT touching a player or game official who is OOB.