Roughing the Kicker

Sonofanump · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Jan 19, 2009, 09:00am

I don't think it was "acting". I thought he slipped and the defender just happened to be near his feet.

JRutledge · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Jan 19, 2009, 01:22pm

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Originally Posted by Sonofanump

I don't think it was "acting". I thought he slipped and the defender just happened to be near his feet.

This I completely agree with.

Peace

PSU213 · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Jan 19, 2009, 04:25pm

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Originally Posted by Sonofanump

I don't think it was "acting". I thought he slipped and the defender just happened to be near his feet.

I agree, however there was some acting after he got up (i.e. limping around like he took a real hit). I cannot imagine the R is not really looking at this when making the call.

BigGref · #4 (**permalink**) Tue Jan 20, 2009, 01:10am

...And the Emmy goes to....

I like the rule of thumb for iffy calls like this
punter quickly turns to me (as R) right after falling as if "where is the flag"=no flag, get up please and play football

punter is down as if injured, or pauses like shook up, probably throw a flag on that one and give them the business card of a Hollywood Agent

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