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Originally Posted by maven
The ground CAN cause a fumble. If the runner trips, lands on the ball and no part of his body touches the ground before the ball comes loose, the ground has caused a fumble.
And yes, I've seen it.
I agree that the OP is not a catch.
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Isn't it more properly "A grounded ball cannot be fumbled"? That's how I think of it as a non-football official. If the runner is down by rule or contact, he can't fumble, if he isn't then he can.