Illegal Forward Pass Situation

[MJT]

If they had done it more than 5 yards past the LTG, you'd have a 1st down after penalty enforcement. Better have a bean bag down if it was completed!!

[TXMike]

Bean bag??? Where and why?

[MJT]

Originally Posted by TXMike

Bean bag??? Where and why?

I'm sorry, a flag, not a bean bag. If it would be a forward lateral beyong the LOS, you need a flag at the spot of the IFP cuz that is where the penalty is enforced from. If they were more than 5 yards past the LTG, you would still have a 1st down after the penalty enforcement.

[TXMike]

Oh oh!!! You have been corrupted by the media!! ;-) "forward lateral" ?!?!?!?!?

You have a flag at the spot of the illegal forward pass..no need for a bag. You would need a bag if the pass was ruled a backward pass (or a "lateral" if you prefer ;-) )

[MJT]

Originally Posted by TXMike

Oh oh!!! You have been corrupted by the media!! ;-) "forward lateral" ?!?!?!?!?

You have a flag at the spot of the illegal forward pass..no need for a bag. You would need a bag if the pass was ruled a backward pass (or a "lateral" if you prefer ;-) )

Sorry on the "lateral" talk Mike! Sh*t happens when you rush!

Flag it forward, bag it backwards. How is that!

[Bob M.]

REPLY: Monte...you keep up that "forward lateral" stuff, and we're going to drop you from the fraternity and take away your key!

[stevesmith]

Everyone is correct, but you tend to second guess yourself on the last play of a 1-point game on a call that isn't made everyday. Fortunately, I have a very experienced and knowledgable crew to hold my hand and keep me smart. And of course, as soon as you realize what's about to happen when you enforce the penalty, you already know to start walking toward the sideline because the coach is going to want to talk about it.