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Originally Posted by MD Longhorn
standing up and looking at the sideline is the very definition of an action that would make the defense think a snap is not imminent.
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Then the defense needs to pay better attention. When coaching defensive linemen, I'd would tell them that any time the center's hand is on the ball the snap is imminent.
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Originally Posted by JRutledge
I would like a ruling from my state association to go with a penalty here. Otherwise the defense should be aware that they can snap the ball in this situation. If the QB moved to the sideline then I would agree. But I am not convinced without some guidance from the state to say for sure. And I see your point as well as others, but I think that this is not clearly a foul.
Peace
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I agree with you. I don't see how this is illegal. Is it kind of bush league? Yes, but I don't see where you draw the line.