Catch?

[ajmc]

For what it may be worth (which isn't very much at all)

As per Funk & Wagnalls, "Carry 1. To bear from one place to another; transport, convey". For the linguists among us, there are 21 examples of how the word may be used.

"Bear - 1. To support; hold up, 2. to carry; convey" (there are 22 additional examples)

"convey - 1. to carry from one poit to another, transport"(only 5 examples)

[Welpe]

What does Funk and Wagnall have to say about the phrase "is touching"?

[ajmc]

Originally Posted by Welpe

What does Funk and Wagnall have to say about the phrase "is touching"?

I'm not sure Funk & Wagnall covers that, but we find helpful guidance in The NFHS "Game Official's Manual" advises (bottom, page 5); "Game Officials must have a football sense which supersedes the technical application of the rules so that the game goes smoothly. Game Officials are expected to exercise good judgment in applying the rules." It goes on to suggest, "The protection and welfare of the player is paramount and with this there can be no compromise."

Of course, no advice applies to every situation equally, or is absolute.