When football turns into rugby.
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Is that legal? The ball looked like it hit the ground on that last lateral.
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Yes. A backward pass that strikes the ground or is caught in the air can be recovered and advanced by either team. Very similar to a fumble.
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dewtattoo 6 years, 8 months ago
Is that legal? The ball looked like it hit the ground on that last lateral.
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Razorback 6 years, 8 months ago
Yes. A backward pass that strikes the ground or is caught in the air can be recovered and advanced by either team. Very similar to a fumble.
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