Originally posted by Theo Wizzago
Consider momentum of any given play and you'll understand why INT's don't get returned for TD's much... here OR in real life. Most INT's either happen as previously described (Player must JUMP UP to intercept the ball, giving those around him [such as the receiver he stole the ball from] time to tackle before yardage is gained)... or the INT is made while running AWAY from the LOS (if the DB in question is in man coverage, this is the most likely occurrence). Either scenario results in no returns for TD's. Most INT's that DO get returned for TD's are either when someone correctly jumps a screen of flat pass... or the player is in zone coverage and breaks TOWARDS the LOS when making the INT. Those plays allow for the player making the INT to keep their momentum better.
considering momentum that both players had jumping a route it should ahve been atleast a yard air because no one just stops running after they catch an INT
Consider momentum of any given play and you'll understand why INT's don't get returned for TD's much... here OR in real life. Most INT's either happen as previously described (Player must JUMP UP to intercept the ball, giving those around him [such as the receiver he stole the ball from] time to tackle before yardage is gained)... or the INT is made while running AWAY from the LOS (if the DB in question is in man coverage, this is the most likely occurrence). Either scenario results in no returns for TD's. Most INT's that DO get returned for TD's are either when someone correctly jumps a screen of flat pass... or the player is in zone coverage and breaks TOWARDS the LOS when making the INT. Those plays allow for the player making the INT to keep their momentum better.
considering momentum that both players had jumping a route it should ahve been atleast a yard air because no one just stops running after they catch an INT
