Horse Collar or Not?

[RadioBlue]

Here's a link to a play we had earlier this season. I'm the back judge and passed on the call because the runner was tackled forward. My wing flagged it. As a crew we discussed it and stayed with the HCT call.

What do you folks think?

YouTube - HCT full

[jaybird]

With the advantage of replay and slow motion, I believe I would have to go with a Horse Collar Tackle. In live, real-time action, this could be a tough decision.

[JRutledge]

The runner did not go backwards. He actually fell forward.

And for the record I have seen this play before as I personally know one of the official's involved and he sent me this play for my opinion.

Edit: I had some information incorrect. This was ruled a horse collar by our state, but it goes against what we were told in some interpretations. We were told if they runner did not go backwards, this was not a horse collar in all the literature that was sent to officials. This is not "classic" to me if the runner goes forward. But as said to me, "What do I know?"

Peace

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by RadioBlue

Here's a link to a play we had earlier this season. I'm the back judge and passed on the call because the runner was tackled forward. My wing flagged it. As a crew we discussed it and stayed with the HCT call.

What do you folks think?

YouTube - HCT full

I'd go with HCT because his knees buckled and I think the HC caused that. The rule was put in to protect leg injuries. This is not clear cut but IMHO it was a HCT.