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Originally Posted by jtex
I think this is very creative! I must applaud Coach Bryan and his staff's creativity!
It does bring out a few contridictions in the rules.
From the 2007 NCAA Rules:
Rule 1.4.1 states the numbering system is STRONGLY Recommended.
Rule 1.4.2 states 5 players number 50-79 must be on the LOS, but their is NO Requirement that #50 could not be the END.
Rule 7.1.3.a.4.c assumes all linemen between the ends are numbered between 50-79, but Rule 1.4.1 states that numbering system is strongly recommended.
Let's assume the rule is changed to require players be numbered bewteen 50-79. Does this mean the A-11 cannot be used. No it does not!
Rules do not state minimum or maximum required OL split. OL could be foot to foot or 10 yds. This does not change the A-11 CONCEPT.
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REPLY: jtex...Let's make sure we understand what the rules say about numbering:
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must be five players numbered 50-79 on the line of scrimmage at the snap. No "recommendation" there...it's a requirement.
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Where a team chooses to put those linemen is what's recommended.
3. There is one exception to the requirement in #1, i.e. a 'scrimmage kick formation' where Team A can substitute eligible numbers for the five guys numbered 50-79.
But remember one other NCAA requirement about scrimmage kick formations: That is, in order to use the numbering exception that allows eligible numbers to 'replace' the 50-79 linemen, it must "...be obvious that a kick may be attempted." That pretty much rules out the A-11 on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd downs.
The A-11 is perfectly legal on 4th down and has been for some time. But that's about it.