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If a receiver catches a pass (let's say for 40 yards) and then fumbles the ball. The opposing team recovers the fumble and returns it for a touchdown. Does the receiver still get the 40 yards added to his stats?

Asked by austivino over 10 years ago

That's not really an official's issue, it's stats. But my guess is that he does receive credit. He caught it and gained the yards. That's hoe the ball got to where it was.

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If two players are running down the field and one punches the other it is a personal foul. Why is it not a personal foul when one player has the football and another player tries to punch the football out missing and punching the arm or ribs?

Asked by Jeff over 9 years ago

What is the intent of the act? While officials can't always determine intent, in the case you cite, if a player is trying to strip the ball and something else happens, you look at intent. Throwing a punch is quite different.

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During a punt, if a member of the receiving team touches the ball, it needs the end zone, and is fallen on by one of the kicking team, is that a touchdown, or a safety?

Asked by dcrothen over 9 years ago

Touchdown.

806 Votes

Broncos vs chargers today. Denver' s nose guard was called for defensive holding on a run up the middle. How does that happen?

Asked by Dc over 9 years ago

You can have illegals use of hands on both sides of the ball. I didn't see the play but:A) if a defensive lineman grabs the offensive lineman (say at the shoulders outside his frame) and directs him so the defender can get open route to ball carrier - Def holdB) if defensive lineman pulls offensive lineman so another defender can shoot through the gap (pull and shoot) - Def hold

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Can a defensive player push the runner in the back in attempt to get him down ? During a youth game they did throw a flag for this is it legal ?

Asked by Matt over 9 years ago

Unless the youth league has some special rule against it, there's nothing illegal with that play on any level I've ever worked...or watched.

800 Votes

My women's football team is in a league that uses NCAA rules. We just got called for illegal man downfield on a punt play. I can find no such rule in the NCAA book regarding punts. Passing, yes. Punts, no. Thoughts?

Asked by Renegades Special Teams Coach almost 10 years ago

Thoughts? I think the officials made a mistake. You're right. They were using something out of the NFL.

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whats the diffrence between a clip and a block in the back

Asked by fred over 9 years ago

A clip is blocking from behind below the knee. That is viewed as a dangerous play and is a personal foul. A block in the back is contact from behind generally above the waist. Not a personal foul.

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If a receiver catches a pass (let's say for 40 yards) and then fumbles the ball. The opposing team recovers the fumble and returns it for a touchdown. Does the receiver still get the 40 yards added to his stats?

If two players are running down the field and one punches the other it is a personal foul. Why is it not a personal foul when one player has the football and another player tries to punch the football out missing and punching the arm or ribs?

During a punt, if a member of the receiving team touches the ball, it needs the end zone, and is fallen on by one of the kicking team, is that a touchdown, or a safety?

Broncos vs chargers today. Denver' s nose guard was called for defensive holding on a run up the middle. How does that happen?

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Can a defensive player push the runner in the back in attempt to get him down ? During a youth game they did throw a flag for this is it legal ?

My women's football team is in a league that uses NCAA rules. We just got called for illegal man downfield on a punt play. I can find no such rule in the NCAA book regarding punts. Passing, yes. Punts, no. Thoughts?

whats the diffrence between a clip and a block in the back

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If a receiver catches a pass (let's say for 40 yards) and then fumbles the ball. The opposing team recovers the fumble and returns it for a touchdown. Does the receiver still get the 40 yards added to his stats?

If two players are running down the field and one punches the other it is a personal foul. Why is it not a personal foul when one player has the football and another player tries to punch the football out missing and punching the arm or ribs?

During a punt, if a member of the receiving team touches the ball, it needs the end zone, and is fallen on by one of the kicking team, is that a touchdown, or a safety?

Broncos vs chargers today. Denver' s nose guard was called for defensive holding on a run up the middle. How does that happen?

Also on Jobstr...

Can a defensive player push the runner in the back in attempt to get him down ? During a youth game they did throw a flag for this is it legal ?

My women's football team is in a league that uses NCAA rules. We just got called for illegal man downfield on a punt play. I can find no such rule in the NCAA book regarding punts. Passing, yes. Punts, no. Thoughts?

whats the diffrence between a clip and a block in the back

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