Ariz/GB fumble

[cmathews]

Originally Posted by aschramm

Something I don't think has been mentioned, but could there have also been an illegal kicking/batting call on Rodgers when the ball went loose? If you watch the youtube video posted, at around 1:36, I believe it's pretty clear that Rodgers intentionally kicked the ball while it was in the air. If anyone could give me the NFL ruling of this, it would be appreciated.

not sure of a ruling but it would most likely be declined anyway.

[aschramm]

Originally Posted by cmathews

not sure of a ruling but it would most likely be declined anyway.

Correct. The only thing would have been if there were both a FM and illegal touching/batting called, the penalties would most likely offset and we'd still be at a 3rd down situation.

Only reason I bring this up, alot of Packer "fans" are all up in arms about the facemask non-call, but don't recognize that this illegal touching could have negated any gain from it anyway.