[official45]

Like u said in the early (2000's). The rule was changed in 2008. Making it dead once it enters the endzone. I am an official and i read the rule straight out of the book. At one time you were able to return it but now it is a rule that you are not allowed. That goes to show how stupid the fans are for not paying attention when a rule changed. If you think you know all the rules and regulations then you can referee the game and I will sit behind the fence and cuss you the whole friggin time. These rules change or are modified every year so what might think is the right thing because you saw or learned it last might not be the same this year. The way people act at games keep other people from officiating, making the association recruit new people to referee with little knowledge of the rules. If people learn to keep their mouths shut and just enjoy the games there would be veteran officials that would still be around. Remember it is not you out there playing. It is a bunch of kids. There is a law trying to get passed that will result in a felony for harrassing an official and will also ban the person from any kind on contest involving anyone under the age of 18.