The Tuck Rule – Raiders/Patriots 2001 Playoffs

posted by Zebra Man on Jan 19

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The poor wording of the NFL Protection of Passer rules resulted in an injustice on January 19th, 2002 when the Raiders were robbed of a fumble recovery in a playoff game against the Patriots.

According to the current wording, a quarterback can continually pump the ball and be virtually immune from fumbling. This is a gross aberration and a loophole that needs serious attention.




Play-by-Play Raiders/Patriots AFC Divisional Playoffs 2001



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One Comment to “The Tuck Rule – Raiders/Patriots 2001 Playoffs”

  1. ZebraWatch.Com » Blog Archive » 2009 Playoffs – Packers at Cardinals – Three Crucial Non-Calls Says:
    January 11th, 2010 at 11:56 pm

    [...] is bringing the football back into his body after a pump when the ball is knocked free; this brings the Tuck Rule into play. The result of the play should have been a 15 yard penalty on Adams and a first down for [...]

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