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TigerCliff · Nov 28, 2011

Trolyce said: ↑

I believe the rule is that a fumble can be advanced unless it's on 4th down, and then it must be recovered by the person who fumbled the ball.
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unless it is touched by #12

if the the fumble happens on your side of the field and it's 3rd down

if the QB fumbled and it's 2nd down and you have 2 time outs the ball will be spotted based on what the side judge thinks

if a WR fumbles and it's 3rd down the play is a no play and the ball is spotted at the point of the snap

Zackardo · Nov 28, 2011

Happened about a month ago with Nebraska as well, if you recall.

Nebraska Gains 1st Down On Strange Backwards Pass, Forward Fumble (Video) | SportsGrid

Out of Bounds
ARTICLE 4. a. Backward Pass. When a backward pass goes out of bounds
between the goal lines, the ball belongs to the passing team at the out-of-bounds
spot.
b. Fumble. When a fumble goes out of bounds between the goal lines:
1. In advance of the spot of the fumble, the ball belongs to the fumbling
team at the spot of the fumble (Rule 3-3-2-e-2).
2. Behind the spot of the fumble, the ball belongs to the fumbling team at
the out-of-bounds spot.
c. Behind or Beyond Goal Line. When a fumble or backward pass goes out of
bounds behind or beyond a goal line, it is a safety or touchback depending
on impetus and responsibility (Rules 8-5-1, 8-6-1 and 8-7) (A.R. 7-2-4-I,
A.R. 8-6-1-I and A.R. 8-7-2-V-VI).
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Darth · Nov 28, 2011

I believe the flag wasn't thrown on the hit in the end zone because TM7 slowed up well before crossing the goal line- just to rub it in- which didn't sit right with the zebras= no flag.

At least that's how it looked to me.

sugarlsu · Nov 28, 2011

Zackardo said: ↑

Happened about a month ago with Nebraska as well, if you recall.

Nebraska Gains 1st Down On Strange Backwards Pass, Forward Fumble (Video) | SportsGrid
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I'm too stupid to be a ref. Who writes this crap, lawyers?