calling in plays

art100 · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 04, 2004, 09:29am

If the QB can get a play through the headset in his helmet why can't the defense get a play in the same way?

ljudge · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 04, 2004, 11:40am

Are you talking about the NFL? In NFHS play it's illegal (1.5.3.b) and a USC foul against the head coach.

Bob M. · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 04, 2004, 12:21pm

Quote:

Originally posted by art100
If the QB can get a play through the headset in his helmet why can't the defense get a play in the same way?

REPLY: We can only assume you're speaking about NFL football. If so, the answer is really very simple. The rules don't allow it.

art100 · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 04, 2004, 01:02pm

Yes. I was talking about the NFL. Can anyone cite the rule forbidding using headsets for the defense?

Jim S · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 04, 2004, 01:37pm

Opinion
The NFL rules are structured, and enforced, to see that the offense has every advantage possible without outright saying that the defense can't prevent the offense from scoring.

PSU213 · #6 (**permalink**) Tue Oct 05, 2004, 12:52pm

Quote:

Originally posted by Jim S
Opinion
The NFL rules are structured, and enforced, to see that the offense has every advantage possible without outright saying that the defense can't prevent the offense from scoring.

...the same thing I was thinking.

SoGARef · #7 (**permalink**) Tue Oct 05, 2004, 07:50pm

NFL football is, and has been since the early 60s, designed for TV. People don't tune in to see two mules fighting over a turnip.

jumpmaster · #8 (**permalink**) Wed Oct 06, 2004, 12:02pm

Quote:

Originally posted by SoGARef
NFL football is, and has been since the early 60s, designed for TV. People don't tune in to see two mules fighting over a turnip.

Really...how would you describe the recent flames between Windy et al?