Cat_n_the_Hat Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 If a ball carrier is tripped or runs into a ref and hits the ground is the ball dead or alive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of Reason Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Define hits the ground. What hits the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegrasscard Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 In general,a referee is just 'part of the playing field'. If the runners knee or other body part touches the ground in what would be ruled a downed runner - the play should be over. If the contact creates a fumble before being down - should be a live ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat_n_the_Hat Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Down as in being officially down by any rule. I'm trying to prove a point to someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truebluefan89 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Down is down The referee is just part of the field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLCat Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Down at every level except NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_Pride!! Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Runner will be declared down! Ball is dead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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