MNF: Muffed punt

#1 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 10, 2005, 10:34pm

How about the muffed punt on the Fair catch and they called KCI...(not saying they are wrong)

What do we think about it and how would that apply to NFHS rules?

MJT · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 10, 2005, 10:53pm

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Originally posted by tpaul
How about the muffed punt on the Fair catch and they called KCI...(not saying they are wrong)

What do we think about it and how would that apply to NFHS rules?

That is a NFL rule, and the NCAA has the same rule, but the NF does NOT. No foul in NF. Blow it dead and it would be K's ball for a 1st down.

andy1033 · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 10, 2005, 11:10pm

In NF once the fair catch rec muffs the ball, even straight up in the air, fair catch is off.

BktBallRef · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 10, 2005, 11:14pm

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Originally posted by andy1033
In NF once the fair catch rec muffs the ball, even straight up in the air, fair catch is off.

Agreed. We had this a couple of seasons ago and thankfully, got it right.

Theisey · #5 (**permalink**) Tue Oct 11, 2005, 07:15am

If it were an NCAA game, we have to give him a chance to complete the catch. There are judgemental limitations as to just how far one lets the receiver go to complete this catch.

Since it was an NF game, the protection ceases. Is this fair? I have my own opinions on this, but per the book he can be legally contacted by the kicking team.