Be the first Quote by Amari Cooper
“I know the college rule is if they push you out of bounds, you can come back in and catch the ball, but I think the NFL rule is it doesn't matter how you get out of bounds, you can't be the first one to touch the ball. That's what I think it is, I'm not really sure on that.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: NFL interview, 2023
The rule states that once a player goes out of bounds, they cannot be the first to touch the ball, regardless of how they left the field.
In simple terms: Out of bounds players cannot be first to touch the ball.
Know the rule before playing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- game play
- coaching
- penalty avoidance
- player awareness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this rule affect defensive strategy?
- When might a player be allowed to re-enter?
The rule may have exceptions in certain plays, like a muffed punt.