*** OFFICIAL Eli Manning Worship Thread ***

[PhinzN703]

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[LEFT][U][B]Note 2[FONT=Swiss721BT-Light][SIZE=2][FONT=Swiss721BT-Light][SIZE=2]: If a player has control of the ball, a slight movement of the ball will not be considered a loss of possession. He must lose control of the ball in order to rule that there has been a loss of possession.

[QUOTE=Locke;1064203613]

You guys are killing me, that is not the SIDELINE rule! I posted the exact definition from NFL.com and the OFFICIAL rule book.

from the offical NFL rulebook at nfl.com:


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So you think the referees have no idea that this rule exists? It has to be one of the most common occurrences in football, making a sideline catch and what goes down that needs to make it a catch.

[NY8123]

You highlighted so much stuff and you are still wrong, all that matters is the sideline rule where he must "maintain complete and continuous possession". The movement part was for a catch in the field of play. This isn't that difficult.

I didn't highlight anything if you had waited 4 seconds for me to fix the format problem between the NFL "official" rule book and the Finheaven forum you should pay attention to Note: 2 (which I highlighted above).

I am sure the NFL appreciates your interpretation of their rules but since you are not a qualified NFL official or rules committee member I must reject your spintastic approach because it is merely opinion and nothing more. It is your interpretation of the NFL rule which clearly covers this catch (it was a catch) completely and thoroughly.

[nyjunc]

So you think the referees have no idea that this rule exists? It has to be one of the most common occurrences in football, making a sideline catch and what goes down that needs to make it a catch.

Obviously the ref knows the rule(or should), the question is did he feel there was enough evidence? the angle wasn't great they were showing the other night, it still looked like it clearly moved and you know that refs blow calls, right? even after watching on replay.

[PhinzN703]

Obviously the ref knows the rule(or should), the question is did he feel there was enough evidence? the angle wasn't great they were showing the other night, it still looked like it clearly moved.

The only evidence present is that he didn't drop the ball nor did it move. Making a full catch, as he did, doesn't need anyone to look into the rulebook. Even with the angle not being great, in your words, you still know for a fact the ball moved.

It's priceless

[nyjunc]

I didn't highlight anything if you had waited 4 seconds for me to fix the format problem between the NFL "official" rule book and the Finheaven forum you should pay attention to Note: 2 (which I highlighted above).

I am sure the NFL appreciates your interpretation of their rules but since you are not a qualified NFL official or rules committee member I must reject your spintastic approach because it is merely opinion and nothing more. It is your interpretation of the NFL rule which clearly covers this catch (it was a catch) completely and thoroughly.

Ther isn't an interpretation, it is there in black and white. It has also been enforced like that.

[nyjunc]

The only evidence present is that he didn't drop the ball nor did it move. Making a full catch, as he did, doesn't need anyone to look into the rulebook. Even with the angle not being great, in your words, you still know for a fact the ball moved.

It's priceless

It's pretty clear the ball moves when his elbow hits but apprently I am seeing things.

[PhinzN703]

It's pretty clear the ball moves when his elbow hits but apprently I am seeing things.

How is it possible to see something pretty clear from an angle that isn't great (in your words)?

[NY8123]

Ther isn't an interpretation, it is there in black and white. It has also been enforced like that.

You are right and it's a catch.

[nyjunc]

How is it possible to see something pretty clear from an angle that isn't great (in your words)?

It is b/c it sure looks like the ball moves.

[PhinzN703]

It is b/c it sure looks like the ball moves.

Makes complete sense. Crystal clear anything coming from something that isn't a great view. The logic is astounding