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Originally Posted by Bob M.
REPLY: Kevin...I saw the same thing as Robert did whe I read the REFEREE article. I think what he's pointing out is that REFEREE neglected to consider the ends. So in fact they should have said is probably:
On first, second or third down, when the kicking team sets or shifts into a scrimmage-kick formation with a holder, only one lineman other than those players on the end of the line may wear a number other than 50-79 inclusive. That player must snap the ball and must be positioned between the ends.
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BobM and Robert:
My apologies to Robert!
Sometimes you can't see the forest thru the trees!!!
Since both the Definition of Scrimmage Kick and 7-2-5 are being re-written, thus, I would expect to find somewhere in 7-2-5 something like:
On first, second or third down, when the kicking team sets or shifts into a scrimmage-kick formation with a holder, only one lineman may wear a number other than 50-79 inclusive and that player must snap the ball and must be positioned between the ends. He remains an ineligible reciever throught the down unless the opponent touchs the ball.
Additionally, at the snap, at least four A lineman must be numbered 50-79 inclusive.
This is the intent of the rule change. If he wording does not come out as clear as expected I suspect
SRH may have wording to correct it in time for the 2010 rule book.
