Yakuza Rich
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My question is how many steps would it made him falling and the ball possibly coming into contact with not matter? He had 3 steps. Obviously if he takes 10 it doesn't matter. So how many steps would it have taken?
The other part that I don't understand is the part where the ball can be trapped sometimes, like the Cobb catch, and others it is deemed not under control.
There are so many different reasons why this was a catch.
I'll never get over this.
I get this argument. My post was really on why the CJ Rule doesn't apply. An act common to the game is clearly stated. If he makes an act to advance the ball, it's considered a catch.
I think if Dez didn't make the extension and advance the ball and it came out, then I could see the CJ rule being applied here. Even still, it would be a judgment call because like you say...tough to tell if he's falling down or if he's advancing the ball with those steps.
But the extension of the body and the left arm along with the lunging motion should leave no doubt. Rule 8.1.3. precedes the CJ Rule and it seems like so many people are too bullheaded to get this.
For the media and the league, it's easier to blame the rule because they don't have to beat up on the refs for 2 weeks in a row.
YR