Quote:
Originally Posted by bisonlj
New NCAA rule this year added so players playing the same position can't wear the same number. So you can't have 2 different QBs wearing #16. The intent of the rule is not to prevent two punters or two guards or two long snappers. I believe the situation in the original post would not be an issue.
|
It is a new rule. However, I would have to think the intention is to specifically prevent having two punters wearing the same number.
It certainly gave Cal an advantage in that game as they were able to sneak their QB into a punting formation and pulled off a first down.