Tackle Eligible

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

Actually, the words "guard" and "tackle" do appear in both the NFHS Rule and Case Book. Semantics again, but they are Fed-used terms, so I feel it's okay to use them in the proper contexts, (provided the user knows what they're talking about).

I did not say the words did not appear in the rule book. I said that the rule book does NOT recognize A GUARD or A TACKLE. THe fact that I placed an "A" in front of the words means that the word is a noun, not a verb.

The fact remains that the rule book does not recognize the terms with regard to where a player is positioned.

Here endeth the English lesson.

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by parepat

I don't think I agree with this statement. Are you saying that if he lines up next to the guard with no other player beyond him on the LOS that he is not a tackle , but an end? I' would say that he is a tackle that is an eligible receiver if he has the proper number. Likewise in the muddle huddle the center is still a center even though he is on the end of the line.

I think I'm arguing over semantics.

Yep, you are. On the END of the line makes him an END, regardless of how far from the snapper he is. Heck, the snapper can be an END if no one covers him up... and if he has an eligible number, he can be an eligible receiver.

[bluezebra]

Originally Posted by parepat

I don't think I agree with this statement. Are you saying that if he lines up next to the guard with no other player beyond him on the LOS that he is not a tackle , but an end? I' would say that he is a tackle that is an eligible receiver if he has the proper number. Likewise in the muddle huddle the center is still a center even though he is on the end of the line.

I think I'm arguing over semantics.

No semantics. If a player has an eligible number, and is on the end of his line, he's an END, no matter if he's lined up next to the guard or the center, or is the snapper. END means END.

Bob

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by coachlaratta

In NFHS rules, does you have to announce an eligible tackle...?

The outermost person on each side of the line is eligible. All others are ineligible by position and at least 5 of these playere are required and shall be in an unbroken line. Each line player must be wearing the appropriately numbered shirt, which is 40 through 69 for ineligible and others for eligible. To play a position other than what your number says you are, you must report.

In Canada, we do have a "tackle eligible" as well as a "center eligible" possibility. Even "guard eligible" though I rarely see it.

[Theisey]

Exactly Grantsrc.
I remember a JV coach a few years ago telling me that about his unbalanced formation with three tackles. He said he would move his regular right tackle between his left tackle and his left end and then slide his regular right end over next to the right guard.

So I said OK, no problem, you'll just have a Guard and an End on the right side. He said "No, I'll have and guard and a tackle".

I had to walk away to keep from bursting out with some laughter.