Godzillatron Rule Question

[Montsta]

If a QB looked downfield to see complete blanket coverage on his wideouts, was rushed out of the pocket and had no options, could he conceivably just huck the ball up at that thing to get a do-over of the play? I don't know how high it is, so this may be completely out of the realm of logical thought, but it got me wondering.

I haven't had a "do-over" in competetive sports since I was 5.

[R0CKnR0LLA]

They are suppose to raise it before the season starts from what I've heard. I don't think it will really be an issue but it's an interesting question.

[Guild]

I hope so.

[neverlosethefeeling]

I thought I saw on SportsCenter last night that Jerry Jones wasn't going to raise it, and "for now, the NFL is going to allow it."

[rko396]

No they cant just raise it when they want to. it takes major construction to move it and its to close to the season to do it know. Jerry Jones said the Tenn punter was going out of his way trying to hit it each and everytime and that in a real game situation, the punter would never be near it since they try to hit the sidelines or close to it. There is currently no offical set to "watch" the scoreboard to see if its hit so the coaches can challenge to see if the ball grazed it or not

[Montsta]

I thought I saw on SportsCenter last night that Jerry Jones wasn't going to raise it, and "for now, the NFL is going to allow it."

How funny would it be to see the Iggles play Dallas twice a year, and cannon-armed scrambling Vick see's that the defense is covering the play perfectly, so he just throws the rock up at that thing to get a do-over. I'd imagine they'd have to honor the rule right? I don't think there is any intentionally hitting it clause in the rules.

[koolkatluke]

I don't give a f!!!

[jasonluckydog]

Just got of the phone with Jerry Jones he said to tell you to ***!**** and to ***!*** and something about my mom.

[WildBill559]

No they cant just raise it when they want to.

ESPN said the estimated cost for raising it is 2 million. :eek:

[Delhommey]

I've heard that you can still be called for intentional grounding. Or upping. Whichever.

[Ga Cat Fan]

The rule only applies to a kicked ball, not a thrown one. The video boards will not be raised until at least after the season.

[Porn Shop Clerk]

They're going to raise them before the 2010 season since the Superbowl will be played in Dallas in 2011. The league can't have a championship game marred by a punt or kickoff bouncing off those huge screens.

Which says to me that they don't expect the Cowgirls to host an NFC Championship this year.

[Kettle]

i think if a QB did that it would be treated like a tipped ball. no do over. interceptions or pass (in)complete would count.

[niblet]

I've heard that you can still be called for intentional grounding. Or upping. Whichever.

This is correct.

The refs would flag it for intentional grounding.

One NFL official pointed out whereas a QB could throw a football into Dallas scoreboard to get do-over, ref could call intentional grounding

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)

August 28, 2009