Expert: Thom Brooks - 10/25/2008

Question
In the Michigan-Michigan State game today a receiver caught at pass in the air at the goal line and grazed the pylon with a foot then came down with both feet out of bounds.  Is this a legal catch?

Answer
Charlie, hello!

I didn't see the play but it sounds that the ball was imcomplete unless it was ruled that he was either:

1.  Pushed out of bounds by the defense.
2.  Ruled that one foot was down.
3.  Or the call was just missed.

He would not have to have the ball cross inside the pylon because the line extends beyond the pylon (if he was in bounds).  

Take care,

Thom Brooks