Janikowski 61 yard field goal......rule question?

[dagolfer33]

Originally Posted by docicu3

So you can't jump up and field the ball at the crossbar?

I was told by a very reliable source, that the crossbar and uprights are to be treated similar to the goal in basketball. No player can touch a ball that in the officials view could actually touch the upright or crossbar. Similar to goaltending rules.