Speaking of Shields INT, I always thought that if the player was actively trying to get out of the end zone, it would be a safety, not a touchback.

Originally Posted by: Wade 

Speaking of Shields INT, I always thought that if the player was actively trying to get out of the end zone, it would be a safety, not a touchback.

Originally Posted by: Wade 

I've seen a number of you guys say this. Where on earth did any of you get this idea? Have none of you ever seen someone try to return a ball out of the endzone following a turnover only to get tackled before they can make it out?

Originally Posted by: mi_keys 

I've seen a number of you guys say this. Where on earth did any of you get this idea? Have none of you ever seen someone try to return a ball out of the endzone following a turnover only to get tackled before they can make it out?

Originally Posted by: mi_keys 

Actually, no.

I've seen people *start* to return a ball. But what I remember always happening is either (a) they make it out of the end zone or (b) they give up before they are touched. Once they "take a knee", then the touchback rule is obvious (even to me). I don't ever remember seeing a return start and end in a tackle when the interceptor was still trying to get out of the end zone.

And I've seen hundreds of interceptions in the end zone.

Of course my memory could be selective. I am a geezer after all. (shrug)

Originally Posted by: Wade 

Actually, no.

I've seen people *start* to return a ball. But what I remember always happening is either (a) they make it out of the end zone or (b) they give up before they are touched. Once they "take a knee", then the touchback rule is obvious (even to me). I don't ever remember seeing a return start and end in a tackle when the interceptor was still trying to get out of the end zone.

And I've seen hundreds of interceptions in the end zone.

Of course my memory could be selective. I am a geezer after all. (shrug)

Originally Posted by: Wade