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Originally Posted by BoBo
thank you for reassuring my thoughts.
now when does elgibility begin in this situation?
when the center places his hands on the ball?
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You determine eligibility when everyone is set. The position of the snapper's hands have no bearing.
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i am sure we have all had this play and 88 begins as inelgible, then we have a had a bad snap and i am sure he goes out for a pass.
Honestly how many of us miss/let this go?
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It's my job (umpire) to see that we don't miss this. The first time I see this formation I'll make a mental note of anyone who's ineligible by position. As soon as I get a chance I'm writing those numbers on my game card.
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Explaining the rule to the coach will be lots of fun. And I am sure it will respond "we have always done it this way and it has never been flagged before"
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Give this comment the same credence as you do any other similar comment from a coach. You weren't at last week's game and have no way of confirming if they did get away with this.