Jacksonville field goal attempt

FourLengthsClear · 12-06-11, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by LT Profits

That is total bull, if they don't have an in-house rule covering this, then they HAVE to adhere to the official NFL scoring, There was no field goal attempt here, the OFFICIAL scoring recorded it as a rush (well technically, it was a fumble recovered by the offense and not advanced, which is why the player was credited with one carry for 0 yards instead of one carry for -30 yards. Regardless, the CARRY is all that is relevant).

They don't and I fully agree.

upscope · 12-06-11, 10:28 AM

This is interesting

hawley · 12-08-11, 03:59 AM

I should of checked their rules out.

So I guess the issue is now whether setting up in FG formation constitutes a FG attempt.

I still maintain no because of the possibility of fakes etc and a FG attempt will result in either a successful FG or a FG miss...this had neither.

Should I pursue this or let it go?

Holtgetsback · 12-08-11, 04:02 AM

Originally posted by FourLengthsClear

Bet365's own rules state:

Turnover on Downs (failed 4th Down attempt) will be settled as turnover.

Pursue.

Formation means nothing until the ball is kicked.

FindTheLock · 12-08-11, 04:11 AM

if that is what their rules say then you have a case! American based books wouldn't grade it that way, but you didn't bet at an American based book and their rule clearly states a turn over on downs is graded as a turn over. So you should win the bet.

hawley · 12-08-11, 04:14 AM

will try them on live chat again tomorrow or else make a complaint with SBR

They seem adamant it was a FG attempt which is garbage.

p19101 · 12-08-11, 04:58 AM

Originally posted by hawley

I should of checked their rules out.

So I guess the issue is now whether setting up in FG formation constitutes a FG attempt.

I still maintain no because of the possibility of fakes etc and a FG attempt will result in either a successful FG or a FG miss...this had neither.

Should I pursue this or let it go?

You should pursue this. Lining up for a FG != FG attempt unless you actually kick the ball. And with the Bet365 rule that turnover on downs == turnover your bet should have been a winner. Even if your stake is not high you shouldn't ever let the bookie get away with things like this when they are clearly in the wrong.