Is this illigal in football???

Question

if the quarterback throws the ball and it bounces off an offensive player. can anotehr recevier catch it?

Answer 1

no it is not illegal. as long as the ball does not hit the ground-therefore and offensive or defensive player could catch it

Answer 2

Yes. In the early 70s this was illegal. The rules have since changed. This is what the immaculate reception was about. It occurred on Dec 23 1972 and if the pass did hit Jon Frenchy Fuqua it would have been a dead play. That is the controversy.  

Answer 3

Receivers can catch the ball no matter what. Once the ball touches someone who is eligible to catch the ball (tight ends, receivers, backs, and the entire defense), anyone can be the player to finally catch it.

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

Everyone is right, except.

If the ball touches an offensive lineman that is not an eligible receiver, another offensive player can catch it, but the play will not count because a penalty will be called for illegal touching.

Answer 6

Yes they can

Answer 7

Yes...as long as it dont touch the ground. It dont matter who it touches anybody can make the catch before it hit the ground

Answer 8

ya he can  

Answer 9

yes as long as the ball doesnt touch teh ground it doesnt matter  who touches it  o and its illegal