Ask a Football Official anything

514 Questions

Last Answer on January 23, 2021

During the Seahawks vs Eagles game on 11/20/16, with 11:50 remaining in the first quarter, the Eagles kicked a touchback. Why did the Seahawks began their first down on the 20 yard line instead of the 25 yard line per the NFL rule change for 2016?

Asked by Mark W about 8 years ago

I'm guessing it was a punt. As with NCAA rules, touch backs on kickoffs (free kicks) come out to the 25. All other touch backs go to the 20.

564 Votes

NCAA rules: field goal attempt on 2nd down. Holder mishandles the snap, does not leave the tackle box, throws an incomplete pass that does not reach the LOS or a receiver, but passes spot of kick attempt. Does the kicking team retain possession?

Asked by Bass over 8 years ago

This is a pass play; even though there was a formation for a scrimmage kick, it was never attempted. Assuming there was a receiver "in the area", and there's no other foul, it's third down.

559 Votes

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 8 years ago

Touchdown.

559 Votes

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

Asked by fred over 8 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.

553 Votes

Also on Jobstr...

Security / Bodyguard

Are you expected to take a bullet that's meant for someone you're guarding?

Call Center Representative

Are you allowed to hang up on a caller if they're being very rude?

Certified Nurse Aide

Have you ever seen any 'senior abuse' in your nursing home?

During a match referee awards a penalty, can a player replace his goal keeper only for the kick? if yes does he change his jersey.

Asked by Christopher Fernandes over 8 years ago

Hmmm, wrong football. Sorry, can't help.

552 Votes

Can a receiving team player catch a kick off in the field of play and back into his own end zone for a touchback?

Asked by Gpo over 8 years ago

He can back up, but if he kneels or is tackled there it's a safety.

551 Votes

How do you add a player to IR slot on NFL Fantasy?

Asked by Manan about 8 years ago

That has nothing to do with officiating. You asked that of me....why?

551 Votes

Showing 183 - 189

Show All

212 More Answers by Football Official

Last 7

24 25 26 27 28 29

...

Next 7 Answers

Football Official

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

During the Seahawks vs Eagles game on 11/20/16, with 11:50 remaining in the first quarter, the Eagles kicked a touchback. Why did the Seahawks began their first down on the 20 yard line instead of the 25 yard line per the NFL rule change for 2016?

NCAA rules: field goal attempt on 2nd down. Holder mishandles the snap, does not leave the tackle box, throws an incomplete pass that does not reach the LOS or a receiver, but passes spot of kick attempt. Does the kicking team retain possession?

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?

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

Also on Jobstr...

During a match referee awards a penalty, can a player replace his goal keeper only for the kick? if yes does he change his jersey.

Can a receiving team player catch a kick off in the field of play and back into his own end zone for a touchback?

How do you add a player to IR slot on NFL Fantasy?

Football Official

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

During the Seahawks vs Eagles game on 11/20/16, with 11:50 remaining in the first quarter, the Eagles kicked a touchback. Why did the Seahawks began their first down on the 20 yard line instead of the 25 yard line per the NFL rule change for 2016?

NCAA rules: field goal attempt on 2nd down. Holder mishandles the snap, does not leave the tackle box, throws an incomplete pass that does not reach the LOS or a receiver, but passes spot of kick attempt. Does the kicking team retain possession?

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?

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

Also on Jobstr...

During a match referee awards a penalty, can a player replace his goal keeper only for the kick? if yes does he change his jersey.

Can a receiving team player catch a kick off in the field of play and back into his own end zone for a touchback?

How do you add a player to IR slot on NFL Fantasy?

Login

Forgot Your Password?

Register