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<blockquote data-quote="PFanCan" data-source="post: 466261" data-attributes="member: 1989"><p>This is my last post on this matter, as this dead horse has been thoroughly beaten:</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>Actually, we agree. Tate had both hands on the ball when he landed on the ground. And, he landed before Jennings. Agreed.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>Agreed that one can catch a ball with one hand.</p><p> </p><p>I do believe that Jennings had "more" control, so we disagree on this, but I agree that the rule book never mentions "more" or "less" control. It just says <strong>control</strong>. It also (page 13) mentions that <strong>control</strong> requires a "firm grasp" on the ball. But, other than several mentions of <strong>control</strong> being required for a catch, it never really defines what <strong>control</strong> is. That is too bad.</p><p> </p><p>Your other comments about <strong>possession</strong> and landing two feet first have been well established by hundreds of published articles that this line of reasoning is not relevant. The NFL's statement simply offers a red herring to get themselves out of a sticky situation. Totally understandable. So, I disagree that possession matters in this particular debate or that the NFL "really" agrees.</p><p> </p><p>In general, I find it amazing that folks continue arguing that Tate really caught that ball. I guess it's a big world out there and fans tend to be fanatic...</p><p> </p><p>So, Dirty Bear: Consider the following: If Jennings had gone up and caught the ball. While he was still in the air, an offensive player came up behind him and tackled him to the ground in the endzone. While he was wrapping his arms around, his hands came into contact with the ball (as they normally would). Touchdown for the tackler? Or INT and a touchback? Seems silly to even ask, doesn't it? But your reasoning indicates a TD, no?</p><p> </p><p>However, the story is ended. I agree on this, too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PFanCan, post: 466261, member: 1989"] This is my last post on this matter, as this dead horse has been thoroughly beaten: Actually, we agree. Tate had both hands on the ball when he landed on the ground. And, he landed before Jennings. Agreed. Agreed that one can catch a ball with one hand. I do believe that Jennings had "more" control, so we disagree on this, but I agree that the rule book never mentions "more" or "less" control. It just says [B]control[/B]. It also (page 13) mentions that [B]control[/B] requires a "firm grasp" on the ball. But, other than several mentions of [B]control[/B] being required for a catch, it never really defines what [B]control[/B] is. That is too bad. Your other comments about [B]possession[/B] and landing two feet first have been well established by hundreds of published articles that this line of reasoning is not relevant. The NFL's statement simply offers a red herring to get themselves out of a sticky situation. Totally understandable. So, I disagree that possession matters in this particular debate or that the NFL "really" agrees. In general, I find it amazing that folks continue arguing that Tate really caught that ball. I guess it's a big world out there and fans tend to be fanatic... So, Dirty Bear: Consider the following: If Jennings had gone up and caught the ball. While he was still in the air, an offensive player came up behind him and tackled him to the ground in the endzone. While he was wrapping his arms around, his hands came into contact with the ball (as they normally would). Touchdown for the tackler? Or INT and a touchback? Seems silly to even ask, doesn't it? But your reasoning indicates a TD, no? However, the story is ended. I agree on this, too. [/QUOTE]
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