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Originally Posted by Snocatzdad
Early first quarter Nebraska goes on 4th down and a couple in the red zone. Qb attempts backwards pass to receiver in the flat. Ball goes off the receivers hands and deflects 4 yds forward and out of bounds.
Refs rule backwards pass is by rule offenses ball at point it went out of bounds which is enough for a first down. Doesn't that only apply if it is passed backwards and not touched? Once it's touched doesn't it become a fumble and by rule can't be advanced.
If they blew it it was a huge game changer, went from gopher ball to first and goal for nebraska
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CANADIAN RULING:
This is a backwards pass. The pass terminated when it touched the Team A player's hands. When the ball subsequent out of bounds, Team A retains possession, but at the worse spot of (a) point of last touch, or (b) out of bounds spot. In this case, it is choice (a).
Team A could never gain a 1st down in Canada with this type of play. Giving a 1st down is just ridiculous.