tipped pass...

peter dragon · Post by **peter dragon** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:05 am

this play happened on sunday.. the browns QB throws a pass it hits the Umpire, and is popped into the air. it is then caught by an O-lineman who is promptly tackled. Why is this a penalty? I dont get it. If the Bengals D-Lineman catches the ball its a int. but if the O-Line man catches the ball its a penalty? WTF? thats just stupid. if the ball is tipped, it should be a live ball and any one nomatter what number is on the front of the jersey should be able to catch it and advance it if nessasary.

why is this a rule?

Cueball · Post by **Cueball** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:40 pm

it's all about the # on the back of the jersey :D
the umpire is part of the field, thus illegal touching

Jeff 2K5 · Post by **Jeff 2K5** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:46 pm

If the Brownies had actually shown up to play yesterday maybe that play would have actually affected the outcome of the game.