|
Of course I really don't have the background information to support these statements but I think they probably are accurate.
I feel the numbering requirements were established so that it was easier for the defense and the officials to be able to determine who would be eligible. A few years back the Fed started clarifying/revising the rules to specify that deception by the offense as to trying to confuse the defense as to who was actually in the game was illegal. The rules obviously state that football is a game of deception but deception as to who it actually in the game is illegal. Thus I feel that the next logical step is to start making it illegal as to who is an eligible receiver. The numbering requirements are there for a reason and also the exception is there for a reason. Just like anything else, you start abusing and misusing a rule it gets taken away.
It seems to me that the NFL and NCAA have thought of these issues and worded their rules accordingly. Maybe the Fed can catch up on day and solve this problem.
|