College Question~Fumble

[TXMike]

Originally Posted by Chuck Lewis

I just read an article posted in one our online Montana Newspapers... And according to that article the officials did consider it an incomplete pass... Looked good to me! But then I guess that's why I am not a football official~!
Thanks for your reply TXMike.
Chuck

Watched part of that game as we were eating our post-game meal here in Texas, Just what is it the people in the stands were drinking that got them so "peppy" in those miserable conditions????

[Chuck Lewis]

Originally Posted by TXMike

Watched part of that game as we were eating our post-game meal here in Texas, Just what is it the people in the stands were drinking that got them so "peppy" in those miserable conditions????

LOL... It's really hard to say what one might find out at the tailgate parties, but Montanan's love their University's football teams!
It is really not uncommon up here to find the following signs in many Montana store fronts throughout any given year....
Closed... Gone Fishing.
Closed... Gone Hunting
and
Closed... Gone to the Griz Game!

[refbuz]

Its tough to say if it is or it isn't a fumble without seeing the play.

A lot of commissioners want the officials to see a "football move" before they have a catch and a fumble. They'd rather have them rule it incomplete if its a bang bang play.

[With_Two_Flakes]

Would this be the play by any chance?

YouTube - Keith Thompson hit on Matt Cline, UM vs. App St. 12/12/09

Already posted on the Refstripes forum and discussed somewhat there, but in the context of being a Personal Foul and possible taunting.

My view?
1) Incomplete pass.
2) Personal Foul under Rule 9-1-3-a which states:- No player shall initiate contact and target an opponent with the crown (top) of the helmet. When in question it is a foul.
3) A further 15 yds for taunting under Rule 9-2-1-a-1-g which states:- Specifically prohibited acts include punching one's own chest or crossing one's arms in front of the chest while standing over a prone player.


But certainly, if someone doesn't teach that young man about not lowering his helmet when he goes in for the tackle, he could end up in a wheelchair.

[Bob M.]

REPLY: Not that he needs my validation, but I agree with With_Two_Flakes on all three of his comments. And notice that right after grabbibg the ball, he bobbles it and never fully gains possession before the hit.