humanities.lit.authors.shakespeare

Kerryn Offord wrote:
> Jack Linthicum wrote:
>
>> Funny, our was (for American football) place your head in front of the
>> runner's leggs and drive through the knee. Strong runners, the kind
>> that get the ball in Gridiron can step out of an ankle tackle and at
>> least gain yardage. The difference is that in Rugby the downed runner
>> has to give up the ball, he doesn't in American football.
>
> But isn't the "play" over as soon as the guy hits the ground?

If he is well and truly down and has not fumbled (lost) the ball, yes.
But his team still has possession of the ball, unless (with certain
exceptions) they have failed to advance ten yards in four downs.

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