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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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There is no contradiction. The numbering recommendation defines the " eligibility by your number" part of the rule of who can catch a forward pass.
If you are going quote rules, then make sure you better quote them properly.
Rule 1.4.2 has an important rule wording you left out.. You left out the words "
AT LEAST". That says you can have all 7 on the line wearing numbers 50-79.
Follow-on rules then state who is eligible which takes into account their position and numbering. So if a team wants all there End's and Back's to wear numbers 59-70.. great! I have no issue with that. Makes my job easier because no one is eligible to catch a forward pass. I like that.
If they want all there linemen to wear 1-49, go for it coach.. The problem will be they are gonna get a flag on every snap for an illegal formation except if it were fourth down and it is OBVIOUS that a scrimmage kick will be made.
The only thing you have said right is there is no rule on the distance between the players such as the center, guard, tackle or end. Never was, never will be. It's a don't care item.
IMO, A-11 exploits a loophole in NFHS rules. Legal today, but maybe not in future years. I also have no doubts it will never become a legal NCAA formation as their rules have wording that prohibits it in all but an obvious kicking situation.