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Originally Posted by JugglingReferee
Attempting the deceive != unsportsmanlike.
In NFHS, is the punter faking that the snap went over his head illegal? That is a deceptive act.
In NFHS, is a fake snap count illegal? That is a deceptive act.
In NFHS, is yelling fumble when there is no fumble illegal? That is a deceptive act.
Just trying to determine why it's illegal on deception. Just because officials don't like it doesn't mean that it's illegal.
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Is hiding the ball under your jersey illegal? That is a deceptive act.
BTW, Georgia is also taking the same stand as North Carolina.
Is the "wrong tee" play illegal? That is a deceptive act.
Is the "wrong ball" play illegal? That is a deceptive act.
Is running a player off the sideline illegal? That is a deceptive act.
Read the book. Deception will always be a part of football. But deception that gives a team an unfair advantage not intended by the rules is illegal.
Stick to the Canadien stuff, eh?
