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[Angrboda]

I think that rule somewhat conflicts with the idea that the ground can't cause a fumble. He clearly had possession of the ball prior to hitting the ground. When he thrust the ball over the goal line, in a perfect world, he should have been treated as a runner. But the rule isn't written to take into account such subtleties. This has come up before this season, where receivers clearly had possession of the football, but lost possession when they hit the ground. Unfortunately it's hard to see revising the rule as that would lead to a lot of ambiguity and subjective calls.

In other news..... The Packers have been eliminated from playoff contention. Yahoo! I hope the Packers rest Rodgers this Saturday instead of playing him and risking re-injury, but I don't think we'll be that lucky. It seems entirely plausible that Rodgers might want some payback for giving him the broken collarbone in the first place. Regardless, even though the Packers have nothing on the line with Saturday's game, I doubt they'll play that way. It looks to be one of the best games of week 16. I'm just glad we don't have to deal with the Packers this year. I think we can handle Detroit.

[Brian37]

I think that rule somewhat conflicts with the idea that the ground can't cause a fumble.  He clearly had possession of the ball prior to hitting the ground.  When he thrust the ball over the goal line, in a perfect world, he should have been treated as a runner.  But the rule isn't written to take into account such subtleties.  This has come up before this season, where receivers clearly had possession of the football, but lost possession when they hit the ground.  Unfortunately it's hard to see revising the rule as that would lead to a lot of ambiguity and subjective calls.

In other news.....  The Packers have been eliminated from playoff contention.  Yahoo!  I hope the Packers rest Rodgers this Saturday instead of playing him and risking re-injury, but I don't think we'll be that lucky.  It seems entirely plausible that Rodgers might want some payback for giving him the broken collarbone in the first place.  Regardless, even though the Packers have nothing on the line with Saturday's game, I doubt they'll play that way.  It looks to be one of the best games of week 16.

Thank you. You know, I can write poetry, debate theism, but couldn't really put my argument in these words. 

I really do get what the other side are saying, but you basically said what I was arguing. 

In other news, the Skins still SUCK!

[Tiberius]

I think that rule somewhat conflicts with the idea that the ground can't cause a fumble.

The ground can cause a fumble though. If a player catches a ball, establishes themselves as a runner, and trips or somehow goes to the ground without being touched by a member of the defense and the balls pops out as it hits the ground, that's a fumble...caused by the ground.

[Brian37]

I think that rule somewhat conflicts with the idea that the ground can't cause a fumble.

The ground can cause a fumble though. If a player catches a ball, establishes themselves as a runner, and trips or somehow goes to the ground without being touched by a member of the defense and the balls pops out as it hits the ground, that's a fumble...caused by the ground.

I am going to ignore 17 intel agencies. 

IT'S FAKE NEWS I TELLS YA!

"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?"

I watch the New ALEX JONES sports conspiracy channel. 

[Shell B]

There's an easy solution. Keep control of the ball when you hit the ground.

[Brian37]

There's an easy solution. Keep control of the ball when you hit the ground.

Gang up on the ABBA fan, sniff sniff cry cry....... 

Why cant you leave me happy in my own denial? 

I DEMAND A RECOUNT!

[Shell B]

Meh. Steelers played really well. It was a good game. Ball just wiggled a bit. Shit happens. It's happened to us more times than I care to remember.

[Brian37]

Meh. Steelers played really well. It was a good game. Ball just wiggled a bit. Shit happens. It's happened to us more times than I care to remember.

This cuts it, I am running for President, and I am going to do it in complete denial, and demonize all REFS whom make calls I don't like. 

OR.............

Shut up because my Skins still suck. 

[Joods]

Week 15 Standings:

=1) ShellB                          14 - 2
=1) Jormungandr                14 - 2
3)   Brian37                        13 - 3
=4) Wisdom of the Crowd    12 - 4
=4) Tiberius                       12 - 4
=4) Rubber Ducky              12 - 4
=4) Joods                          12 - 4
=8) C172                           11 - 5
=8) Jack                            11 - 5
10) Crossless2.0                   8 - 8


Lucky Pick Awards: 

There were NO Lucky Pick Awards this week!

What Were They Thinking Awards: 

There were NO What Were They Thinking Awards this week!

Analysis:

9 players had a winning record!
1 player had a tying record!
0 players had a losing record!

Everyone picked the Lion and they Won!
Everyone picked the Jaguars and they Won!
Everyone picked the Ravens and they Won!
Everyone picked the Vikings and they Won!
Everyone picked the Eagles and they Won!
Everyone picked the Saints and they Won!
Everyone picked the Falcons and they Won!


Overall Standings:

1) Tiberius                              155 - 69
2) Rubber Ducky                      150 - 74
=3) Wisdom of the Crowd         148 - 76
=3) Joods                               148 - 76
5) ShellB                                 141 - 83
6) Jormungandr                       139 - 85
=7) Brian37                             138 - 86
=7) Crossless2.0                      138 - 86
9) C172                                   134 - 90
10) TheGentlemanBastard         121 - 71

[Brian37]

I beat John(AKA Rubber Ducky) FOR ONCE this week!