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Originally posted by cowbyfan1
Quote:
Originally posted by Snake~eyes
Cowbyfan1,
9-2-3d
A defensive player shall not contact an eligible receiver who is no longer a potential blocker.
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ok, nice rule but think about it. In reality and per the rule book, the only time that happens is when a forward pass is thrown that goes over the line of scrimmage (7-5-7 and 8). At any other point the receiver is a potential blocker.
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That's not true, cowboy. Once he's on the same parallel yardline, and is obviously moving away from the defender, he is no longer a potential blocker. That's also what the NCAA rule states. Even if he may again
become a blocker during the down, you can't continue to contact him after he's at this point. It's illegal use of hands.
Also, ABoselli is correct about BBTW. Offensive linemen can certainly block high abd then go for the legs. The only thing that matters is initial contact.
[Edited by BktBallRef on Dec 15th, 2003 at 09:49 AM]