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Originally posted by mikesears
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Originally posted by Derock1986
Need input from other officials--legal or illegal: Center is the last player at the end of the line of scrimmage and has been declared an eligible receiver. Center snaps the ball and then goes out for a pass. Is this legal?
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Under NFHS rules, this is legal. As long as the team has 5 OTHER players number 50-79 on the line AND as long as the snapper has an eligible number.
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In youth football, numbers has no bearing on positions. In my judgement, the center cannot be both a snapper and pass receiver. The center is a unique lineman position because his status NEVER changes--he is the snapper. Tackle, Guard positions--yes but center? Not while I'm wearing the white hat. Something else to consider, if the center is eligible this also means the defender cannot make any contact with the center because he is an eligible receiver. True or not true?