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Why can't you understand such a simple concept?

Maybe I'm not as simple as you are?

ML/NJ

No, I think maybe you haven't watched as much football as I have. You obviously don't understand the rules. You also don't understand the implications of your own writing.

I understand that a touchback cannot occur when team defending the end zone in which the ball goes out of bounds last has possession. In that case, it is a safety. I have seen many, many plays over the years where a team fumbles the ball deep in its own territory, and a mad scramble ensues, in which both teams touch the ball, but none gain control. Even if the defensive player last touches the ball, so long as he does not have possession it is a safety.

Now, as for the punt example you cited, under your definition of "impetus" it clearly should be a touchback, yet it is not, as you have cited. Please explain how this is any different than the play in question.