A recent discussion centered on the NFL's rule that a receiver must not only have two feet inbounds but also maintain possession long enough to perform a football act distinct from the catch itself.

"Why must there be the evidence of a new intention?"....it was asked. "If the receiver continues his intention to retain the ball, even if he performs no distinct action, why is this not evidence of his reception of the ball?"

Thus Spake Mountaineers by Steve Rushin in the January 22, 2007 Sports Illustrated (page 15)


i MUST engage these people at my next dinner party...