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Holding on intentional safety exposes loophole in rules

Holding on intentional safety exposes loophole in rules

In Super Bowl XLVI, the unintended use of an extra man on defense exposed a loophole that the NFL promptly closed.  In Super Bowl XLVII, another loophole has been exposed. But this one will be harder to remedy. Facing fourth and seven from their own eight and clinging to a five-point lead, the Ravens opted…