Week 8: Packers @ Jets

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by wwharton

My question to that would be then why does it seem like the refs blow the whistle before clear possession is established, and what happens if both are holding onto the ball and neither give ground? Why can't other players come in and start smacking like in a fumble pile up?

I can only say to that human nature. I can't give you a better explanation. The ex ref from Fox did say it's a call that is in the gray area.