Today's Tidbit… 1876 IFA Rule #35: No Fair Catch

This is #35 in a series covering football's original 61 rules adopted by the Intercollegiate Football Association in 1876. We review one rule each Friday.

Rule 32 told us that one of the methods to bring the ball back into play from in touch was the fair or lineout, while Rule 34 told us that if the throw was not made at a right angle to the touch line, the captain of either team could appeal for a redo. Recall as well that Rule 28 told us that players could far catch the ball under almost any co...