Switzer punt return

[TheHerd]

Can someone explain why the yards weren't allowed on the Switzer return where he never called the fair catch, but after catching the punt he sauntered as if he had called a fair catch but then went for 7 yards? Since he absolutely did not signal a fair catch, how can those yards be taken away?

I know there's a rule against calling a fair catch and then returning the punt, but this wasn't the case, and if it was that is a penalty which was not called. Seems like another case of making it up as they go.

 

[jwooten15]

Refs said he "gave himself up" on the play. He did the same thing in college and the yards were allowed, so I'm not really sure

 

[Yakuza Rich]

Incompetent referees. He didn't give himself up...he deked them.





YR

 

[Staubacher]

He did deke them, but doing that regularly in the NFL will get him flattened...better to have saved that for a clutch moment to see if it would work.

 

[speedkilz88]

If a gnats player would have smacked him and he turned the ball over they would not have ruled he had given himself up. Dumb call.

 

[stilltheguru88]

He shouldn't do that again.

 

[WarDaddy]

He shouldn't do that again.

I like the playmaking instincts but yeah he better not do that again.

 

[Direwolf63]

He shouldn't do that again.

It's a dangerous move.

He could get walloped into next week doing that. This ain't college.

 

[Idgit]

If he advanced it after 'giving himself up' that's a delay of game penalty. They just blew the spot.

And I disagree with everybody saying he better not do it again. It was a clean play, and it should have netted extra yards. He definitely should do it as long as he stays on the right side of the delay of game calls.

 

[T-RO]

It's a dangerous move.

He could get walloped into next week doing that. This ain't college.

Why dangerous? Most of the Giants had slowed or stopped pursuit. I loved it. No-Fun-League just can't keep up.

 

[Direwolf63]

If he advanced it after 'giving himself up' that's a delay of game penalty. They just blew the spot.

And I disagree with everybody saying he better not do it again. It was a clean play, and it should have netted extra yards. He definitely should do it as long as he stays on the right side of the delay of game calls.

Sure it's a clean play. And perfectly legal. He should have been given the yards.

It's a question of personal safety.

 

[Direwolf63]

Why dangerous? Most of the Giants had slowed or stopped pursuit. I loved it. No-Fun-League just can't keep up.

Gunners will look for that raised hand. They don't see it, they hammer him.

It has nothing to do with No Fun League or whatever. This isn't about dancing or crapping out a football in the end zone.

He makes himself vulnerable. He puts himself at risk. He also risks fumbling.

 

[Pokes12]

Refs said he "gave himself up" on the play. He did the same thing in college and the yards were allowed, so I'm not really sure

What the heck does "He gave himself up" mean. I have never heard of such a concept.

 

[Idgit]

Sure it's a clean play. And perfectly legal. He should have been given the yards.

It's a question of personal safety.

Next week wouldn't be the week to try it again, that's for sure.

That said, Switzer is here to bleed for our amusement. Let's use him up.

 

[links18]

What is the league's explanation for this call? I have never heard "he gave himself up" before, unless a player took a knee. Either he should have gotten the yards or he should have been called for a penalty. Nobody seems to care though as I haven't heard any official explanation.

 

[Direwolf63]

Next week wouldn't be the week to try it again, that's for sure.

That said, Switzer is here to bleed for our amusement. Let's use him up.

I have to admit, I never really looked at it that way.

 

[Swanny]

He did deke them, but doing that regularly in the NFL will get him flattened...better to have saved that for a clutch moment to see if it would work.

I agree he will get pancaked but just imagine this. He continues doing it i think the kicking team will end up making a mistake and hitting him when he does in fact call for a fair catch. I don't remember what return it was but my favorite part I saw was Switzer sticking out his elbow to try and get a guy to hit him while he's trying to catch the ball. He was trying to draw the personal foul penalty. It's crazy that he's so confident he is willing to try that. I think he intentially put this stuff on film to get opponents thinking about it. It will create either penalties or a hesitation to see if he takes off for a return. It's fun to watch. It's risky

 

[Seven]

What the heck does "He gave himself up" mean. I have never heard of such a concept.

I have no idea.

Just wish Goodell would employ it...............

 

[erod]

It's an unnatural play. With the rules and fines as they are for illegal hits, players pulled up because he just stood there. That's giving himself up. If a player clocked him, we'd all be complaining.

I also think they need to outlaw the fake spike play. If a QB is allowed to intentionally ground the ball, and defensive linemen are expected not to hit him on the play, then he shouldn't be able to fake it and then throw it.

 

[Idgit]

I have to admit, I never really looked at it that way.

I mean, pay him for his trouble. But, yeah.