"The Annexation of Puerto Rico" (1 Viewer)

[Max Power]

http://deadspin.com/5869388/ron-rivera-says-the-panthers-trick-play-yesterday-was-inspired-by-the-movie-little-giants

Carolina head coach Ron Rivera told reporters this afternoon that the Panthers' trick play against Houston yesterday was inspired by "The Annexation of Puerto Rico," the Fumblerooski play used at the end of the 1994 classic film Little Giants. Here's the play in question, which in the movie is called by "Nubie," a John Madden prodigy, and which allows the Giants to knock off the evil Cowboys in the final seconds of the game. Cam Newton's no Devon Sawa, but we love the reference nonetheless.

Good movie

 

[Joe Summer]

At first it looks like they've got 3 players in motion, but if you look closely you can see that the ball has already been snapped before the other guys move.

 

[belljr]

Still remember the Orange Bowl

Arkansas version

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/939567/arkansas_vs_auburn_2006_fish_trick_play/

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

The fumblerooski.

Tulane tried this once not too long ago vs a heavily favored Alabama team in the Dome; it worked to perfection and they scored a TD to get the lead and the high ground.

Problem is the refs had no idea what they had seen and called a penalty. I wonder if the Panthers had to give the refs a heads up before they did this.

 

[The_Man]

The fumblerooski.Tulane tried this once not too long ago vs a heavily favored Alabama team in the Dome; it worked to perfection and they scored a TD to get the lead and the high ground.Problem is the refs had no idea what they had seen and called a penalty. I wonder if the Panthers had to give the refs a heads up before they did this.

I have to believe they did - coaches will review stuff like that, plus plans for surprise onside kicks, etc., with refs before the game just to make sure they don't screw it up by blowing their whistle if they're caught off guard.

 

[Sarnoff]

The fumblerooski.

Tulane tried this once not too long ago vs a heavily favored Alabama team in the Dome; it worked to perfection and they scored a TD to get the lead and the high ground.

Problem is the refs had no idea what they had seen and called a penalty. I wonder if the Panthers had to give the refs a heads up before they did this.

Probably didn't, the "fumblerooski" is illegal in the NFL, IIRC

 

[jbz]

Was the Panther's play a fumblerooski though? They snapped it directly Cam and he handed it to the FB/TE. No "fumble".

 

[DevilDog919]

Was the Panther's play a fumblerooski though? They snapped it directly Cam and he handed it to the FB/TE. No "fumble".

Ball never hit the ground. Cam slid it underneath the FB while he was still in his stance and rolled out to disguise it. Was a very fun play to watch really.

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

Was the Panther's play a fumblerooski though? They snapped it directly Cam and he handed it to the FB/TE. No "fumble".

Ball never hit the ground. Cam slid it underneath the FB while he was still in his stance and rolled out to disguise it. Was a very fun play to watch really.

Awesome play. Did Cam get the ball to Brockell right after the snap and before he rolled around and took off right?It almost looked as if Newton had the ball, spun around Brockell, and THEN deftly tucked the ball in Brockell's arm with his left hand as Cam continued running right.If so, that's even more impressive sleight of hand.ETA: from the real time angle at the beginning of the clip, looks like Cam would have had to have handed the ball off to the FB before spinning behind him. That's the most obvious (and safest) mechanical way to do it.But I swear in the replay from the left side of the Panther line, the ball almost seems to tuck under Brockell's arm when Cam is already in his spin, and thus behind Brockell.Whatever, either way, crazy play!

 

[Joe Summer]

Was the Panther's play a fumblerooski though? They snapped it directly Cam and he handed it to the FB/TE. No "fumble".

Ball never hit the ground. Cam slid it underneath the FB while he was still in his stance and rolled out to disguise it. Was a very fun play to watch really.

Awesome play. Did Cam get the ball to Brockell right after the snap and before he rolled around and took off right?It almost looked as if Newton had the ball, spun around Brockell, and THEN deftly tucked the ball in Brockell's arm with his left hand as Cam continued running right.If so, that's even more impressive sleight of hand.ETA: from the real time angle at the beginning of the clip, looks like Cam would have had to have handed the ball off to the FB before spinning behind him. That's the most obvious (and safest) mechanical way to do it.But I swear in the replay from the left side of the Panther line, the ball almost seems to tuck under Brockell's arm when Cam is already in his spin, and thus behind Brockell.Whatever, either way, crazy play!

It looks like Cam shoves the ball between Brockell's legs, from behind.The O-line is what makes this play work. They act like the play hasn't started yet, which gives Cam enough time to hand off the ball and sell the fake run.

 

[Max Power]

It looks like Cam shoves the ball between Brockell's legs, from behind.

you make it sound so dirty

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

The fumblerooski.

Tulane tried this once not too long ago vs a heavily favored Alabama team in the Dome; it worked to perfection and they scored a TD to get the lead and the high ground.

Problem is the refs had no idea what they had seen and called a penalty. I wonder if the Panthers had to give the refs a heads up before they did this.

Probably didn't, the "fumblerooski" is illegal in the NFL, IIRC

Crazy, why should it be illegal?

 

[Sarnoff]

The fumblerooski.

Tulane tried this once not too long ago vs a heavily favored Alabama team in the Dome; it worked to perfection and they scored a TD to get the lead and the high ground.

Problem is the refs had no idea what they had seen and called a penalty. I wonder if the Panthers had to give the refs a heads up before they did this.

Probably didn't, the "fumblerooski" is illegal in the NFL, IIRC

Crazy, why should it be illegal?

The 'forward fumble' has been illegal in the NFL since at least the 60's. It's been illegal in NCAA since '92.

It's only illegal if the ball touches the ground. If Cam handed it off, it's not a fumblerooski, so it would have been legal.

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

Was the Panther's play a fumblerooski though? They snapped it directly Cam and he handed it to the FB/TE. No "fumble".

Ball never hit the ground. Cam slid it underneath the FB while he was still in his stance and rolled out to disguise it. Was a very fun play to watch really.

Awesome play. Did Cam get the ball to Brockell right after the snap and before he rolled around and took off right?It almost looked as if Newton had the ball, spun around Brockell, and THEN deftly tucked the ball in Brockell's arm with his left hand as Cam continued running right.If so, that's even more impressive sleight of hand.ETA: from the real time angle at the beginning of the clip, looks like Cam would have had to have handed the ball off to the FB before spinning behind him. That's the most obvious (and safest) mechanical way to do it.But I swear in the replay from the left side of the Panther line, the ball almost seems to tuck under Brockell's arm when Cam is already in his spin, and thus behind Brockell.Whatever, either way, crazy play!

It looks like Cam shoves the ball between Brockell's legs, from behind.The O-line is what makes this play work. They act like the play hasn't started yet, which gives Cam enough time to hand off the ball and sell the fake run.

Good calls, you are 100% right. Even that takes some very fluid dexterity.You are also right on about the linemen, who are just standing there upright out of their stance. Note that Brockell doesn't start running until the fake run is under way, which is sold by DWill and CAm running wide with the receivers. The O Line doesn't budge.It's like a timing play where the entire line blocks left on a one or two count AFTER the ball is snapped, allowing Cam to sell the run.Very tricky, awesome to watch.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Was the Panther's play a fumblerooski though? They snapped it directly Cam and he handed it to the FB/TE. No "fumble".

Ball never hit the ground. Cam slid it underneath the FB while he was still in his stance and rolled out to disguise it. Was a very fun play to watch really.

Awesome play. Did Cam get the ball to Brockell right after the snap and before he rolled around and took off right?It almost looked as if Newton had the ball, spun around Brockell, and THEN deftly tucked the ball in Brockell's arm with his left hand as Cam continued running right.If so, that's even more impressive sleight of hand.ETA: from the real time angle at the beginning of the clip, looks like Cam would have had to have handed the ball off to the FB before spinning behind him. That's the most obvious (and safest) mechanical way to do it.But I swear in the replay from the left side of the Panther line, the ball almost seems to tuck under Brockell's arm when Cam is already in his spin, and thus behind Brockell.Whatever, either way, crazy play!

It looks like Cam shoves the ball between Brockell's legs, from behind.The O-line is what makes this play work. They act like the play hasn't started yet, which gives Cam enough time to hand off the ball and sell the fake run.

Good calls, you are 100% right. Even that takes some very fluid dexterity.You are also right on about the linemen, who are just standing there upright out of their stance. Note that Brockell doesn't start running until the fake run is under way, which is sold by DWill and CAm running wide with the receivers. The O Line doesn't budge.It's like a timing play where the entire line blocks left on a one or two count AFTER the ball is snapped, allowing Cam to sell the run.Very tricky, awesome to watch.

I was still trying to figure out what happened here... but now I get it.Looking at 00:48:http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d82532131/GameDay-Panthers-vs-Texans-highlightsThe ball was snapped to Cam, I did not even see that, even on the online video replay. During the highlights yesterday it just looked like ball went to Brockel. Wow, the NFL needs more of this.

 

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