Probably everyone who reads this blog saw the end of the national championship game today. With four seconds left to go in the game and Syracuse trailing 9-8, Syracuse attackman Kenny Nims caught a deflected pass and jumped in the air as he threw the ball into the net. He ended up landing in the crease. The goal counted and Syracuse ended up winning in overtime.
Should the goal have counted? It's the Gary Gait Rule.
Here is the rule. Rule 4, Section 9(m) states that a goal does not count: "If an attacking player deliberately leaves his feet by jumping or diving and his momentum carries him into the crease area, regardless of whether he lands in the crease before or after the ball enters the goal."
Cornell might have a legitimate complaint.
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I think no goal - as he clearly was NOT pushed and he could have landed outside the crease on his own - It is also debatable whether he made contact with the goalie as well before the shot scored. - see page 51 and 52 for rule interpretation in NCAA rule book.
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