I debated that, but that's a fine line to say he had possession....based on the rule book definition. If you make the same argument on a pass reception, you should apply the same definition to a kick. JMO

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Posted by yurintroubl

Dallas, Tx.

Member since Apr 2008

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Posted on 10/12/12 at 5:42 pm to arrakis

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I debated that, but that's a fine line to say he had possession....based on the rule book definition. If you make the same argument on a pass reception, you should apply the same definition to a kick. JMO

I respect your opinion on all things referee-related.

Just letting you know what the call on the field was.

This post was edited on 10/12/12 at 5:42 pm

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Posted by arrakis

Member since Nov 2008

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Posted on 10/12/12 at 5:55 pm to yurintroubl

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Just letting you know what the call on the field was.

...apreciate the info. I went back and forth on possession so it's good to know what they ruled.

Have a great weekend

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Posted by TigerintheNO

New Orleans

Member since Jan 2004

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Posted on 10/12/12 at 8:14 pm to arrakis

Went to a Saints game, can't remember the opponent who was punting-

-they touched the ball outside of the endzone
-ball went into the endzone but wasn't downed
-Saints WR picked it up and returned it to the 40, while most of the other team was walking off the field

what was really interesting was that had the returner fumbled the Saints would have had the choice to take tha ball where it was orginial touched

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Posted by LSUAlum2001

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Member since Aug 2003

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Posted on 10/12/12 at 8:51 pm to TigerintheNO

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what was really interesting was that had the returner fumbled the Saints would have had the choice to take tha ball where it was orginial touched

Hardly anyone knows this rule.

Zero bad things can happen (aside from an injury during the return) if a returner picks it up after it is initially touched.

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