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re: To those saying Brooks didn’t have possession

Posted on 11/6/22 at 2:02 pm to
Posted by Ponchy Tiger
Ponchatoula
Member since Aug 2004
45220 posts
Posted on 11/6/22 at 2:02 pm to
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Watch the replay on YouTube at .25 speed. It was the right call because Brooks never did secure it even though I thought otherwise last night.



This situation needs to be addressed even though it doesn't happen very often. A player who is out of bounds as Latu was is not eligible to do anything on the field until he reestablishes himself in bounds. There fore it should be treated like he isn't even there.
Posted by lostinbr
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2017
9581 posts
Posted on 11/6/22 at 2:09 pm to
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This situation needs to be addressed even though it doesn't happen very often. A player who is out of bounds as Latu was is not eligible to do anything on the field until he reestablishes himself in bounds. There fore it should be treated like he isn't even there.

Removing that possible scenario from the rules is easier said than done.

For example: if it’s “like he isn’t even there” then a WR or DB could potentially run out of bounds and tip and uncatchable pass back inbounds. That’s why they basically extend the “ground” out of bounds to also apply to any player who is out of bounds.
Posted by lindsfav
Member since Jan 2006
198 posts
Posted on 11/6/22 at 3:28 pm to
Rule should say that once the fumbled ball is touched by an in bounds player, then an out of bounds player must re-establish in bounds to make a play on the ball. Penalty would be 10 yards illegal touching.

If fumbling team recovers, they keep the ball with a 10 yard penalty from the line of scrimmage. If defense recovers, add in 10 yards. If the fumbler touches it before anyone else while he is out of bounds, then it’s dead just like the current rule. I think that is fair.
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