Yes, I think Seattle will beat GB. I'd rather Seattle return than Dallas make it though so I'm still happy.
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Yes, I think Seattle will beat GB. I'd rather Seattle return than Dallas make it though so I'm still happy.
Maybe so. A team needs to be physical and ground out first downs and move the chains.
It is not a catch. It never was, and never will be. The ground pushed it out of his hands. Nothing else matters. In fact, if he had held on, it is still not a catch, because by the book, it is a trap. A player can not use the ground to catch the ball.
I don't know how the Colts can win today. If they do, Luck played out of this world, and Denver made unforced errors. Like putting the opening snap in the end zone.
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NFL rule book said:
I didn't see a reference (NFL.com) to a trap, but this states it being not allowed in the NFL at all. Having control never mattered during a catch where the ground was used to help control the ball.
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I suspect he pulled it from an NFL rule book still in paper.
I think that if that's a literal application of the rule the rule needs to be changed. He had clear possession of the ball prior to reaching as he's falling forward, an attempt to stretch his possession to the goal line. A shame to see it end like that.
Really can't stand Sherman and the general arrogance of that Seattle group. I'll be rooting mightily for the Packers.
Dallas made a few uncharacteristic mistakes, but they were pretty effective.
I differ, supra.
I think he established possession prior to the reach, which is what really caused the ball movement. If he just wraps up there's no conversation. Again, if that's a reasonable application of the rule the rule needs to be revisited. He'd pulled in the catch and taken steps, was making a move for more. At best a near fumble.
He didn't. Rather, a caught ball, within his control, was moved as he stretched out. His body had already made contact with the ground, short of the goal line, in possession of the ball. A horrible call or a bad rule as written.
I can't speak to the Denver game. I'm going to feel good and badly no matter how it goes.
The ground can not cause a fumble. Ergo, incomplete.
The play has to finish when passing is involved. I don't agree or disagree. It just is. Pulling it in with control doesn't make it a catch until the play is complete. Juggling it after pulling it in is also incomplete, by the rules. NCAA and NFL both use that rule.
Well, Luck is playing really well. And so is Boom Herron which the Colts need. I think Herron was one of the Tat Five. Tet would know.
Like for Franco Harris.
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That's not how you spell that...unless you actually meant warehouse.
lain:Who are they playing next week? The Broncos or Dallas?
Sorry to see Peyton go out like that. But he really didn't look right. Maybe there actually is something wrong with him. :idunno:
Bittersweet, but "Go Colts!" They're going to have to have another great game if they want to get past the Pats.
Back where? To the bench so he can warm a spot on cold days? ESPN pays him plenty to talk about football. Why walk away from it? He never has to look bad again when dropping back to pass.
The amazing thing is the Colts road defense (and that matters in the NFL) was not exactly good during the year. They sure looked good today.Go Colts!
For at least another week.
Watched the game at a sports bar in Boston yesterday (technically Cambridge).
At first I was really enjoying being around a bunch of upset Patriots fans. But, then I have to admit, I started rooting for the Patriots in the fourth quarter because I was getting tired of hearing Colinsworth going on and on about how great Flacco and Harbaugh were in the postseason on the road.
I had the unfortunate experience of spending the weekend in Boston with a bunch of euphoric Patriot's fans.
The stat that really stands out from the Ravens/Patriots game was New England's team rushing stat:
13 carries for 14 yards.
It's amazing to me that a team could win a playoff game with that rushing statistic.
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