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Originally posted by BktBallRef
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Originally posted by MJT
The "not reasonably certain that a kick will be made" is a comment to let the defense "off the hook" (no RTK) if he is running and at the last minute kicks it. That shows that even though he became a "kicker" he will not be awarded the protection a normal "kicker" receives. And yes, I know of the statement. 
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Really? Where does it say that in the rule book. "THis article only applies if he is running with the ball."
So you are going to call RTK if he is holding the ball out in front of him preparing to kick it and gets creamed by a defender who never got blocked????
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No, I've already made the statement that if he's holding the ball, he can be tackled like any other player. BUt once he's punting the ball, which by definition inclides the release, he's provided protection.
You're splitting hairs. We'll just have to agree to disagree. [/B][/QUOTE]
Add my vote to no foul before the ball is kicked. Roughing the kicker is just that . The player cannot be a kicker until foot hits the ball. I respectfully disagree with BBR's assumption that a kick includes the release.