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<blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 782398"><p>True, sort of. At the time I argued that catch conformed with officiating practice, but perhaps not the rules. Whether the creteria at that time was "football move" or "act common to the game" (I can't recall which) after 2 feet down, diving should have qualfied. But again, the practice was consistent in calling these kinds of catches "no catches" even if that did not reflect the actual rule. I also argued at the time that the controversial calls of this type did not respect the athleticism of the players. It's good they came around to my way of thinking <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-shortname=";)" /> even if it did take years and the general outrage over that Jesse James call to finally get it fixed (we think).</p><p></p><p>Speaking of rules, this new rule regarding helmet contact will be a mess if they enforce it at or around the line of scrimage on run plays. The rule makes no exceptions. This rule does not exempt offensive players, either. So, we're to expect RBs are going to run high through the hole and D-Linemen will be standing up at the snap to wrap up, and LBs coming up to fill the hole will stay high to wrap up? I don't think so. The way the run game has been played and defended forever, helmets are bound to initiate contact. Runners get low, defenders get low, and in the scrum at the line of scrimage helmets frequently and unintentionally initiate contact whether by the defender or the runner.</p><p></p><p>If this rule is enforced the way it's written, it would be the most significant rule change since O-Linemen were allowed to use their hands. It would transform the run game. The 3 point stance becomes problematic.</p><p></p><p>Despite all of the resources that go into fashioning rules, the NFL seems to not think things through. Lets hope they do not adhere to the letter of the law at the line of scrimage because flags will be flying on ordinary run plays with players and fans alike going "what the f***?".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HardRightEdge, post: 782398"] True, sort of. At the time I argued that catch conformed with officiating practice, but perhaps not the rules. Whether the creteria at that time was "football move" or "act common to the game" (I can't recall which) after 2 feet down, diving should have qualfied. But again, the practice was consistent in calling these kinds of catches "no catches" even if that did not reflect the actual rule. I also argued at the time that the controversial calls of this type did not respect the athleticism of the players. It's good they came around to my way of thinking ;) even if it did take years and the general outrage over that Jesse James call to finally get it fixed (we think). Speaking of rules, this new rule regarding helmet contact will be a mess if they enforce it at or around the line of scrimage on run plays. The rule makes no exceptions. This rule does not exempt offensive players, either. So, we're to expect RBs are going to run high through the hole and D-Linemen will be standing up at the snap to wrap up, and LBs coming up to fill the hole will stay high to wrap up? I don't think so. The way the run game has been played and defended forever, helmets are bound to initiate contact. Runners get low, defenders get low, and in the scrum at the line of scrimage helmets frequently and unintentionally initiate contact whether by the defender or the runner. If this rule is enforced the way it's written, it would be the most significant rule change since O-Linemen were allowed to use their hands. It would transform the run game. The 3 point stance becomes problematic. Despite all of the resources that go into fashioning rules, the NFL seems to not think things through. Lets hope they do not adhere to the letter of the law at the line of scrimage because flags will be flying on ordinary run plays with players and fans alike going "what the f***?". [/QUOTE]
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