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rockdale80
09-21-2008, 07:16 PM
Ben Roth was flagged for a safety and an intentional grounding on the same play, even though the pass was batted down after it came out of his hand by the other team. How is that even possible? Did anyone see this? I dont understand the rule. I think we need VAMike.
SintonFan_inAustin
09-21-2008, 07:22 PM
because he was trying to avoid the 10th sack by the Eagles and problaly was still in the pocket and no nearby receivers.
rockdale80
09-21-2008, 07:23 PM
Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
because he was trying to avoid the 10th sack by the Eagles and problaly was still in the pocket and no nearby receivers.

Maybe, but the pass was batted down by a linemen. I think he was outside the pocket. I didnt watch the game, just the highlights.
BILLYFRED0000
09-22-2008, 08:46 AM
There was a tightend and running back less than 7 yards away and it was batted by a defensive lineman. However replay showed that he was already down and a challenge would have ruled a safety in any case.
Emerson1
09-22-2008, 08:48 AM
I the the refs just missed that it was batted by the linemen.
kaorder1999
09-22-2008, 08:59 AM
Originally posted by Emerson1
I the the refs just missed that it was batted by the linemen.
true but none of that matters because his knee was on the ground before he even tried to throw it anyways...
kaorder1999
09-22-2008, 09:00 AM
Originally posted by rockdale80
Ben Roth was flagged for a safety and an intentional grounding on the same play, even though the pass was batted down after it came out of his hand by the other team. How is that even possible? Did anyone see this? I dont understand the rule. I think we need VAMike.

intentional grounding in the endzone is an automatic safety...
Phil C
09-22-2008, 09:27 AM
Well if he was actually already down in the end zone it is still a safety. Much ado about nothing.
kaorder1999
09-22-2008, 09:54 AM
Originally posted by Phil C
Well if he was actually already down in the end zone it is still a safety. Much ado about nothing.
correct!
rockdale80
09-22-2008, 10:14 AM
Originally posted by Phil C
Well if he was actually already down in the end zone it is still a safety. Much ado about nothing.

Correct, but get the call right. It cannot be intentional grounding if it is batted by a linemen.