Fumble on fair catch kickoff rule screwy?

[dillohorn]

Saw this for the first time today. Cincy KO return man signals for fair catch at the two yard line. He drops the ball, picks it up and returns it up field. Refs say if you drop the ball after signaling KO fair catch, the ball goes back to the two. What am I missing here?

 

[dillohorn]

Answered my question myself. I guess it's the same as a punt fair catch with a drop. Can't advance that either. I need to quit thinking too much. Embarrassing.

 

[UTfish]

Answered my question myself. I guess it's the same as a punt fair catch with a drop. Can't advance that either. I need to quit thinking too much. Embarrassing.

Don't worry about it,  Dillo.  Most of us embarrass ourselves without thinking.  At least you worked at it.