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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dirrty Bear" data-source="post: 465558" data-attributes="member: 7145">"The key phrase in the NFL's statement on the controversial Golden Tate touchdown catch is this:A player (or players) jumping in the air has not legally gained possession of the ball until he satisfies the elements of a catch listed here...I completely understand the disbelief over the call as it does appear that M.D. Jennings 'had it' before Golden Tate, but in the strict interpretation of the rulebook, possession happens as two feet hit the ground. Therefore, 'simultaneous possession' must be ruled at the moment when players' feet hit the ground. It may defy logic - I described it last night to a friend as 'technically right, logically wrong,' particularly when you're arguing the idea of 'control,' but the NFL supports the call on the field after review. People will see this NFL release and maintain their viewpoints, I'd guess, but in my humble opinion, this was closer than the collective national conversation and outrage implies."</blockquote>

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