Zebra
Somewhere in, NJ
Male, 62
I've officiated football for over 30 years, now in my 26th on the college level. I've worked NCAA playoffs at the Division II and III level. In addition, I've coached at the scholastic level and have been an educator for over 35 years. I have no interest whatsoever in being an NFL official! Ever!
If I'm reading you right, the runner goes down in bounds on the one. He is reaching the ball forward but the ball goes outside the pylon. The ball is placed where it crossed the sideline.
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This is a site dealing with officiating. Find the one dealing with being a quarterback.
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In college, technically the answer is yes. Rule 9-1-4 Note 2: "Leading with helmet, shoulder, forearm, fist, hand or elbow to attack with forcible contact at the head or neck area". Would it be called? Maybe, mabe not. It is a bang-bang play and when there isn't a launch or a crouch and upward drive by the tacker, it's a bit tougher to call. But if it's on film - and it is - and a supervisor sees that you didn't call it, you've got a problem. At the very least, you have a personal foul.
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He can back up, but if he kneels or is tackled there it's a safety.
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A player who touches anything or anyone that is out if bounds makes that player out of bounds. So yes.
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It wouldn't be after the kickoff, it would be on the kickoff. The penalty is assessed before the ball is kicked off.
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Hmmm, wrong football. Sorry, can't help.
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