1. 11-21-11 08:53 PM #1
    gimpy
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    Can someone explain this call to me?

    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...headline_stack

    Why would he need to maintain possession of the ball while going to the ground if he already stepped out of bounds after scoring the touchdown?
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    Quote Originally Posted by gimpy View Post
    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...headline_stack

    Why would he need to maintain possession of the ball while going to the ground if he already stepped out of bounds after scoring the touchdown?
    Because by rule a pass reception requires that you maintain possession all the way down. It wouldn't be the case if he was running the ball in. I think it's a bad rule that needs to be adjusted, but it is what it is for the moment...
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    Quote Originally Posted by suicidekings View Post
    Because by rule a pass reception requires that you maintain possession all the way down. It wouldn't be the case if he was running the ball in. I think it's a bad rule that needs to be adjusted, but it is what it is for the moment...
    I could see if he was still in bounds, but he had stepped out of bounds - in which case, the clock should stop, and the play ruled dead.
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