Originally Posted by jerryaldini:
Still trying to figure out how that 3rd down wasn't intentional grounding. That would have ended them.
If the ball hits an OL first, it apparently can't be intentional grounding. It is only illegal touching 5 yard penalty replay the down. Which is a much milder penalty.
Originally Posted by jrowe:
QB was hit as he threw. Not in full control of the ball. So, no intentional grounding. A lineman tried to catch it so it was illegal touching.