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Momentum is an exception that applies only to the defense. |
False.
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I miss this question on our classification test and I answered False. I am trying to acquire a copy of the key to verify the intended answer.
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True. It was revised this year to include R's catch of scrimmage or free kicks, but I would still consider R as defense.
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The receiving team IS the defense. (Which team began the play by putting the ball in play? That team is, by definition, the offense.)
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REPLY: It is comical in a way. Designations A and B (or K and R) don't change during a down whereas the roles of "offense" and "defense" do change when there is a change of possession. What's comical is that even though we all know when to apply the momentum exception, the truth is it ALWAYS applies to the OFFENSE. Once R or B gains possession, they become the offense! (NF 2-42, NCAA 2-27)
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A and K are synonomous like B and R. These team designations are retained until the ball is next declared ready for play. (2-42-4) |
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But unless we want to start making interceptions an offensive stat, we still have to answer this question as "True, Momentum is an exception that applies only to the defense." |
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