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Originally Posted by Tom.OH
Had it in an 8th grade game, several years ago, runner made a real nice hurdle between sideline and numbers. Crowd loved it, coaches loved it. Then they saw 3 flags ( R , U and LJ) . Coach really thought it was ok because (ready for it...) he has seen it on tv.
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Well, it is legal on TV. NCAA rules specifically exempt the runner from the penalty for hurdling (Rule 9-1-13 states "There shall be no hurdling." (Exception: The ball carrier may hurdle an opponent.)) NFL rules do not mention hurdling at all. IMO, if the defender is airborne or has something other than a foot on the ground, hurdling is fair game, because there is no safety issue then.