Wild ending to their game on Saturday. Sellers throws a pick on the last play. The Alabama defender catches it at the 3 yard line and momentum carries him into the endzone. He then turns around to make a return before stopping. He then sees a SC WR now turned defender and he almost takes a knee but in a split second takes off running instead and returns it out to around the 30 before sliding to end the game.
My question is this...had he taken a knee there would it have been a safety tying the ball game?
What is the rule when he catches on the 3 yard line but also completely turns around to run it out? Does the momentum rule apply in college football and does turning to return it before taking a knee change anything? What if he were tackled trying to run it out?
I think it wouldn't have been a safety if he takes a knee there but that would've been controversial if he were tackled trying to run it out. What say you?
My question is this...had he taken a knee there would it have been a safety tying the ball game?
What is the rule when he catches on the 3 yard line but also completely turns around to run it out? Does the momentum rule apply in college football and does turning to return it before taking a knee change anything? What if he were tackled trying to run it out?
I think it wouldn't have been a safety if he takes a knee there but that would've been controversial if he were tackled trying to run it out. What say you?
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