thanks for clarifying for me.
I did not see "at least" in the 2007 NCAA rule I downloaded from the the NCAA website the other day. I just double checked the rules I copied. Here is the link to the rules I reviewed:
http://www.ncaa.org/library/rules/20...ball_rules.pdf. Pls send me the link with the current rules so I can re-read them.
I did read the Eligibility passing Rules: 3.3 pg FR-102, which I did not read before I posted.
It says a player #50-79 is ineligible to catch a "forward pass" no matter where he aligns, but if I read the rule properly, he can catch a flair pass if the aligns in the backfield; A flair pass is thown behind the LOS. A ball that does not cross the neutral zone is not a forward pass.
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Originally Posted by Theisey
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.
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