Two rules questions for our refs!!
So I have two questions about things that happened in today's game. First case: Adi is running with the ball. The ball crosses the first down marker, and then gets fumbled out of bounds, behind the first down marker. Is it a first down from where the ball went out, or is it a turnover on downs? Second scenario: Adi is once again running with the ball. He gets tackled, and intentionally laterals the ball behind him to Or, who is playing line. Or doesn't catch the ball, but picks it up from the ground, and is tackled. So is it an illegal pass to a lineman, even though it was backwards. Because the intent was there. Or is it a fumble, and the lineman can pick it up? thanks guys!
So I have two questions about things that happened in today's game. First case: Adi is running with the ball. The ball crosses the first down marker, and then gets fumbled out of bounds, behind the first down marker. Is it a first down from where the ball went out, or is it a turnover on downs? Second scenario: Adi is once again running with the ball. He gets tackled, and intentionally laterals the ball behind him to Or, who is playing line. Or doesn't catch the ball, but picks it up from the ground, and is tackled. So is it an illegal pass to a lineman, even though it was backwards. Because the intent was there. Or is it a fumble, and the lineman can pick it up? thanks guys!