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Old Tue Nov 06, 2012, 12:01pm
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Lightbulb Canadian Ruling

Now that all codes were answered, I'll give my ruling:


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Originally Posted by MD Longhorn View Post
1) QB throws the ball from his own 20 yard line. The initial direction of the ball is clearly forward, however, wind pushes it backward so that it lands on the 17 yard line. Incomplete? Or fumble?

2) QB on his own 20 yard line attempts a pitch to his RB. The initial direction of the ball is clearly backward, however, wind pushes it forward so that it lands untouched at the 22 yard line. Incomplete? Or Fumble?
CANADIAN RULING:

1) Backwards pass because point of termination of pass (hitting the ground) is behind the point of origin of pass (passer release). Live ball.

2) Incomplete pass because point of termination of pass (hitting the ground) is beyond the point of origin of pass (passer release). Dead ball.
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