Forward progress does not negate review that is just madeup and not true. The only thing that can't be reviewed due to forward progress is a fumble (and there are exceptions even to that).
They literally made up a rule, told the announcers, they bought it, and we lose. It's egregious.
The refs should never be allowed to call a game ever again. Just mind bottling.
Forward Progress Forward progress is a term indicating the end of advancement by the ball carrier or airborne pass receiver and applies to the position of the ball when it becomes dead by rule (Rule 2-9-2). • The replay official must know the ruling on the field and where officials ruled progress. Replay can create or negate a safety, touchdown or first down. o When replay reviews a spot in relation to the line to gain, the replay official should determine if the line to gain was reached. If the replay official is not able to make a determination, then direct the on-field officials to place the ball at the adjusted spot and measure. o Forward progress of a sliding player is the point at which the slide starts (backside begins to drop). o Replay can only move the ball closer to the line to gain, not farther away. • A ball carrier’s helmet coming off kills the play. Replay can rule on the location of the ball when the helmet came off if involving line to gain or goal line. • When an airborne player (either team) receives a pass and is driven back, the point of forward progress is the spot of the ball at first contact after control is established. PART II: INSTANT REPLAY MECHANICS AND GUIDELINES 23 • If the officials on the field rule forward progress, the play is not reviewable as it relates to a potential fumble. The only exception is if the ball becomes loose prior to or simultaneous with the initial contact that creates the loose ball.
They literally made up a rule, told the announcers, they bought it, and we lose. It's egregious.
The refs should never be allowed to call a game ever again. Just mind bottling.
Forward Progress Forward progress is a term indicating the end of advancement by the ball carrier or airborne pass receiver and applies to the position of the ball when it becomes dead by rule (Rule 2-9-2). • The replay official must know the ruling on the field and where officials ruled progress. Replay can create or negate a safety, touchdown or first down. o When replay reviews a spot in relation to the line to gain, the replay official should determine if the line to gain was reached. If the replay official is not able to make a determination, then direct the on-field officials to place the ball at the adjusted spot and measure. o Forward progress of a sliding player is the point at which the slide starts (backside begins to drop). o Replay can only move the ball closer to the line to gain, not farther away. • A ball carrier’s helmet coming off kills the play. Replay can rule on the location of the ball when the helmet came off if involving line to gain or goal line. • When an airborne player (either team) receives a pass and is driven back, the point of forward progress is the spot of the ball at first contact after control is established. PART II: INSTANT REPLAY MECHANICS AND GUIDELINES 23 • If the officials on the field rule forward progress, the play is not reviewable as it relates to a potential fumble. The only exception is if the ball becomes loose prior to or simultaneous with the initial contact that creates the loose ball.
