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Old Mon Oct 23, 2006, 10:48am
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Originally Posted by waltjp
I believe there was a high school basketball game a few years ago where a member of the offensive team got on all fours and started barking like a dog. When the defense turned to look the ball was inbounded for an easy layup. I'd rule that a disconcerting act but I'm not sure how it would help the defense in football.
If it drew a lineman offside or caused the center to flinch the ball, it would help the defense (if it was not illegal under this rule).
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