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Originally Posted by HLin NC
That issue got addressed a year or two after the horse collar tackle rule was imposed. Treat it as a live ball foul.
If you'll enter "horse collar" in the "Search This Forum" tab on the main page, you will probably find ample old discussion about it.
2012 Case Book
9.4.3 SITUATION O: A1 is carrying the ball when B1 grabs him by the back or
side of the collar of the shoulder pads (or jersey). A1 then: (a) fumbles the ball
and is subsequently brought to the ground by B1; (b) crosses the goal line to
score a touchdown and is then brought down by B1; or (c) crosses the sideline
and is then brought down by B1. RULING: In (a), (b) and (c), a horse-collar foul
should be called.
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I am aware of that case play and read through a lot of the discussions. What doesn't seem to be addressed is when the Horse-collar is initiated (grab of the pad or jersey) after the runner crosses the sideline. I do believe we should call it a live ball foul BUT I understand the counter argument as well.
-Josh