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A football rule I cannot understand: Possession change after whistle blows
Posted on 10/3/16 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 10/3/16 at 2:27 pm
I have noticed this phenomenon in the past few years and do not get it. The most common example goes as follows:
1. Running back fumbles the ball on his way to the ground.
2. Refs blow the play dead with their whistle, ruling the offensive player's knee was down.
3. Defense recovers the ball
4. Defense challenges the call, and is awarded the ball
Why is this allowed?
1. Running back fumbles the ball on his way to the ground.
2. Refs blow the play dead with their whistle, ruling the offensive player's knee was down.
3. Defense recovers the ball
4. Defense challenges the call, and is awarded the ball
Why is this allowed?
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Posted on 10/3/16 at 2:29 pm to LSUtoOmaha
I thought this was only allowed when here was irrefutable evidence that the Defense would recover the ball (e.g., no offensive players near the ball).
Posted on 10/3/16 at 2:30 pm to LSUtoOmaha
Why wouldn't it be allowed if it was a clear fumble and clear recovery?
Posted on 10/3/16 at 2:30 pm to LSUtoOmaha
It was added a few years ago to combat inadvertent whistles (remember the Ed Hochuli whistle?).
There is supposed to be a "clear and immediate recovery" is order for it to happen after the whistle. That leaves some interpretation.
There is supposed to be a "clear and immediate recovery" is order for it to happen after the whistle. That leaves some interpretation.
Posted on 10/3/16 at 2:30 pm to LSUtoOmaha
Has to be a clear recovery by the defense.
Posted on 10/3/16 at 2:33 pm to LSUtoOmaha
Because one time the Chargers got fricked on an inadvertent whistle.
This post was edited on 10/3/16 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 10/3/16 at 2:33 pm to wildtigercat93
Because players are instructed to stop when they hear a whistle
Posted on 10/3/16 at 2:37 pm to LSUtoOmaha
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Because players are instructed to stop when they hear a whistle
But they're also instructed to dive on a loose ball. You see this happen all the time after whistles.
Posted on 10/3/16 at 2:48 pm to LSUtoOmaha
quote:If it's questionable, they don't award it to the defense.
Because players are instructed to stop when they hear a whistle
Posted on 10/3/16 at 3:12 pm to LSUtoOmaha
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A football rule I cannot understand: Possession change after whistle blows by LSUtoOmahaI have noticed this phenomenon in the past few years and do not get it. The most common example goes as follows: 1. Running back fumbles the ball on his way to the ground. 2. Refs blow the play dead with their whistle, ruling the offensive player's knee was down. 3. Defense recovers the ball 4. Defense challenges the call, and is awarded the ball Why is this allowed?
I've been saying this for a few years now. you teach OVER AND OVER to STOP at the whistle. Therefore you can't blame your kids for NOT going after a potential fumble AFTER the whistle blows.
ALWAYS CALL IT A FUMBLE AND LET IT PLAY OUT.
Posted on 10/3/16 at 3:12 pm to buckeye_vol
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I thought this was only allowed when here was irrefutable evidence that the Defense would recover the ball (e.g., no offensive players near the ball).
even if they would have recovered it, who's to say that they wouldn't have fumbled it on their way to the endzone?
Posted on 10/3/16 at 3:21 pm to LSUtoOmaha
2 rules I don't care for at all.
Offense going in to score. Fumbles the ought endzone. No one touches it. Defense's ball at the 20. They didn't even earn it. Give the O the ball at the 15 or something
3rd and 25. Qb drops back. Sensible holding. 10 year penalty. Automatic first down!!!! Why did the other 15 yards just disappear? Give them the 10 and replay the down with the 15 still attain.
Offense going in to score. Fumbles the ought endzone. No one touches it. Defense's ball at the 20. They didn't even earn it. Give the O the ball at the 15 or something
3rd and 25. Qb drops back. Sensible holding. 10 year penalty. Automatic first down!!!! Why did the other 15 yards just disappear? Give them the 10 and replay the down with the 15 still attain.
Posted on 10/3/16 at 3:45 pm to caliegeaux
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Sensible holding
I like it.
Posted on 10/3/16 at 3:57 pm to caliegeaux
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10 year penalty.
Seems excessive if the holding was sensible.
Posted on 10/3/16 at 5:46 pm to LSUtoOmaha
OBJ vs Florida 2012. Total garbage rule.
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