that cobb td...

[pbmax]

If you watch the replay of the final play of the game, Cutler dashed forward and the threw a hail mary with his left leg across the "blue" line that indicates the line of scrimmage. I am not a rule expert but I smell illegal forward pass!

I think it has to be the ball that is across the line prior to the throw. Not positive.

[hoosier]

If you watch the replay of the final play of the game, Cutler dashed forward and the threw a hail mary with his left leg across the "blue" line that indicates the line of scrimmage. I am not a rule expert but I smell illegal forward pass!

It's not where his leg is, it is where the ball is when he throws it.

[gbgary]

I think it has to be the ball that is across the line prior to the throw. Not positive.

it used to be the ball (see instant replay game) but i think it's the player now.

[TravisWilliams23]

If you watch the replay of the final play of the game, Cutler dashed forward and the threw a hail mary with his left leg across the "blue" line that indicates the line of scrimmage. I am not a rule expert but I smell illegal forward pass!

As long as his other foot is behind the line of scrimmage it's OK. I've seen that call go in favor of the Pack a few times. The announcers explained the rule very accurately.

[woodbuck27]

It was, but who cares now? I still haven't seen the last turnover of the game. Damn.

NO everyone should care if Jay Cutler was in fact across the LOS (I havn't checked yet); because it's just this sort of crap from the NFL Officials that's ruining the game.

That crew screwed up today and it seems like that too much this season. I watch a lot of football and it's been sickening.

No other Pro Sport or it's fans would put up with such garbage officiating.

[gbgary]

Quarterbacks CAN throw from beyond the line of scrimmage

[Rodgers12]

I think it has to be the ball that is across the line prior to the throw. Not positive.

Just googled it and the qb's entire body as well as the ball must be beyond the LOS for it to be illegal. I stand corrected.

[King Friday]

Sheesh...with all the boners in here, you'd think we haven't seen these guys on the field for 2 months or something.

[Rodgers12]

NO everyone should care if Jay Cutler was in fact across the LOS (I havn't checked yet); because it's just this sort of crap from the NFL Officials that's ruining the game.

That crew screwed up today and it seems like that too much this season. I watch a lot of football and it's been sickening.

No other Pro Sport or it's fans would put up with such garbage officiating.

Agreed.

[run pMc]

If you watch the replay of the final play of the game, Cutler dashed forward and the threw a hail mary with his left leg across the "blue" line that indicates the line of scrimmage. I am not a rule expert but I smell illegal forward pass!

Yeah, as soon as he launched the throw I was yelling that he was passed the line. Surprised they didn't throw a flag on that play, or the Wright PI on Nelson. Well, it's not like M3 would have accepted either penalty...would he?

[pbmax]

As long as his other foot is behind the line of scrimmage it's OK. I've seen that call go in favor of the Pack a few times. The announcers explained the rule very accurately.

it used to be the ball (see instant replay game) but i think it's the player now.

Its coming back to me now. Sounds right.

[run pMc]

Just googled it and the qb's entire body as well as the ball must be beyond the LOS for it to be illegal. I stand corrected.

ah, yeah...he had one leg behind the LOS...so I guess that's a good non-call.

[Freak Out]

Larivee with the call and the Rock going nuts:
https://t.co/mZD7wbf72a

That is awesome.

[channtheman]

If you watch the replay of the final play of the game, Cutler dashed forward and the threw a hail mary with his left leg across the "blue" line that indicates the line of scrimmage. I am not a rule expert but I smell illegal forward pass!

If any part of the QB's body is behind the line of scrimmage, he is deemed behind the line of scrimmage and the pass is legal.

EDIT: And this is why I should read the whole thread before posting. You guys already found the answer...

[green_bowl_packer]