The Don Majkowski Rule· Page 2

WhiskeySam
Registered

15 years ago

Unless the rule was changed more than once, the current rule is that if any part of the passer's body is behind the line of scrimmage it is a legal forward pass. There was a game earlier this year where Eli Manning was entirely across the line except for his non-throwing hand which was extended behind him as he threw on the run. That was ruled a legal forward pass for that reason.

And there was instant replay that year. Replay ran from 1986 to 1992 then was brought back in 1999.

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buckeyepackfan
Veteran Member

15 years ago

#12

I stand completely corrected, in 1989 I was living in Michigan,no sattelite,no cable, I never did see the play, just heard about it.

Thinking on it, maybe it was the flagged call that I thought was not reviewable.

Hell as long as MB wins the bet is all that really matters!!!!

I was addicted to The Hokey Pokey, but I turned myself around!

alharrisdude31
Registered

15 years ago

#13

lol one of the people here that would not know is me
i remember that game, i was 5 years old and i cant believe i remembered it, it was the first time i swore and i said "fuck you bears" haha

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MontanaBob
Registered Topic Starter

15 years ago

#14

I WON. Luke, somewhat graciously for a Bears fan, conceded that I was right. Now, it's going to be harder to collect my winnings. He'll probably drink it all first and give me the empty bottle.

Anyone for a Weenie Roast?

Zero2Cool
Elite Member

10 years ago

#15

Ok people, I'm counting on you to help me win a bet. Both my opponent, neighbor Luke, a big time Bears fan, and I agreed not to look this up on the internet until after I get an answer. (He doesn't know I cheat like hell when a bottle of Gentleman Jack is on the line.) ::evil:

In that famous Packer-Bears game on Nov. 5, 1989, Majkowski fired a TD pass to Sterling Sharpe with little time remaining. The refs waived off the TD at first, then instant replay gave the TD back to the Packers.

I'm saying that at that time the rule for a passer crossing the line of scrimmage was based on the feet of the thrower. Behind the line of scrimmage....OK. Across the line.......oops!!! I'm also saying that after this, the rule was changed to the position of the throwing hand in regards to the line of scrimmage.

Luke maintains the opposite was in force at the time.

Am I right or am I right???? If you want to be left in my will and look forward to an inheritance of squirrel skins and buffalo chips, you will say I am right on the money.

Ok, I'm being honest and have not looked anything up about this. Bears fans........whatta dey know!

Originally Posted by: MontanaBob

" If the ball was behind the line of scrimmage on release, the pass was legal, no matter where the quarterback's feet were. (Today, the rule is that both body and ball have to be behind the line)."

http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/dougherty/2014/11/06/instant-replay-game-packers-bears/18627459/

dhazer
Veteran Member

10 years ago

#16

Anytime someone wants to actually watch that game let me know I will stream it

Just Imagine this for the next 6-9 years. What a ride it will be 🙂 (PS, Zero should charge for this)

sschind
Senior Member

10 years ago

#17

Originally Posted by: WhiskeySam

Are you sure about that? That just does not seem right to me.

sschind
Senior Member

10 years ago

#18

So everyone so far is saying I WIN!!!!! Ha!

Originally Posted by: MontanaBob

Hope you have lots of squirrel skins and buffalo chips.

yooperfan
Veteran Member

10 years ago

#19

So everyone so far is saying I WIN!!!!! Ha!

Originally Posted by: MontanaBob

I certainly think you win but what do I know, I'm just a fan.

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