Author Topic: Temple vs Ohio-Sideline Infraction on Ohio when runner leaps for TD?  (Read 17723 times)

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Re: Temple vs Ohio-Sideline Infraction on Ohio when runner leaps for TD?
« Reply #25 on: November 08, 2011, 04:51:49 PM »
You need to take a closer look at the video.  The runner looks back no less than four times during the run to see where the defenders were and there's not any doubt that he knew both where they were and that they weren't going to catch him.  IMO, I agree with Rogers in that this should have been enforced.
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Re: Temple vs Ohio-Sideline Infraction on Ohio when runner leaps for TD?
« Reply #26 on: November 09, 2011, 06:25:41 AM »
I certainly respect Rogers' opinion - but think we are setting a dangerous precedent if we call that a UNS.  The runner has just completed an 81 yard run - has no idea where exactly the defenders are and makes a dive for the EZ to insure he gets there. 
I disagree. If you rewatch the film, you'll see the runner repeatedly cutting a glance over his right shoulder the entire run. He knew exactly where his pursuers were.