Rodgers' rushing TD called back

[Pokerbrat2000]

I agree with the majority here. Of course, the NFL rarely admits to a mistake and will just continue on like a parade horse with blinders on.

At least it beats the college rule, where you are ruled down without any contact if your knee touches the ground.

 

[sschind]

What the NFL needs is a safe word. My ex wife had one and it worked wonders for 10 years. Hers was NO.

 

[El Guapo]

How about Green 19?

 

[Deleted member 6794]

I don't like the rule, if it really is one. A player giving himself up should be consistent, no matter what position he plays.

I think they briefly mentioned the rule during the broadcast. A QB is treated differently than any other player.

I posted the exact phrasing of the rule right above your post. A quarterback isn't treated any other way than other positions.

 

[Mondio]

I posted the exact phrasing of the rule right above your post. A quarterback isn't treated any other way than other positions.

maybe not by the rule, but do you think they call a RB or WR, or TE down because he gave himself up diving towards the goal line? I still can't believe they said he was giving himself up.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

maybe not by the rule, but do you think they call a RB or WR, or TE down because he gave himself up diving towards the goal line? I still can't believe they said he was giving himself up.

No, I don't believe they would have made the same call if it wasn't a quarterback.

Just to be clear, I think it's a terrible rule and was an awful call.