Thread: 1 point safety
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Old Sat Jan 05, 2013, 01:56am
Robert Goodman Robert Goodman is offline
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Originally Posted by JasonTX View Post
The result would not have been the same under current rules. The penalty would be declined by rule. I sent this play situation to Rogers Redding a month ago and he confirmed it would be declined by rule so no 1 point safety if they would have had an illegal forward pass. Penalties are declined by rule after a change of possession on a Try.
Wow, now there's a real loophole! If you're ever in danger of giving up a safety in such a situation, just intentionally ground the ball forward -- while pulling the face mask of the player tackling you!
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