Re: Opinions needed on Westbrook fumble from Eagles game

I'd say if there's no individual points awarded during special teams plays,
then there shouldn't be any individual point deductions during special teams
plays.

The Eagles D should be penalized 3 pts.


"Scott Blair" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> This situation doesnt affect me but its probably gonna come up by the guy
> who it affects.
>
> Our league penalizes -3 points for fumbles.  It also pays $10 for weekly
> high points.  This week 2 guys tied for high points at 71 and "Ryan" had
69.
>
> Since this was probably an issue in 2001 I'm sure most of us agree that if
> you have a WR or RB, say Tim Brown as was the case in 2001, doing
> punt/kickoff returns and he returns one for a TD that he DOESNT get credit
> for the TD but that the Raiders D/ST would.
>
> Now, fast forward to yesterday as Ryan has Brian Westbrook.  Westbrook
> fumbles on a punt return and gets a -3 thus costing Ryan what would be a 1
> point lead for high points.  The question is do you guys think that -3
> should stick since he was acting as a special teams player and not as an
> offensive player?  I can see a case being made both ways.  Our rule for
> fumbles does not state "offensive fumbles", just "fumbles" are -3, so I
can
> see why some would say the -3 should stay, special teams play or not.  I
can
> also see the argument that if Westbrook runs it back he doesnt get credit
> for the TD so why should he get penalized for the fumble when he wasnt
> acting in a RB capacity.  Relevant thoughts?
>
> Scott
>
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