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[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

Attempting the deceive != unsportsmanlike.

In NFHS, is the punter faking that the snap went over his head illegal? That is a deceptive act.

In NFHS, is a fake snap count illegal? That is a deceptive act.

In NFHS, is yelling fumble when there is no fumble illegal? That is a deceptive act.

Just trying to determine why it's illegal on deception. Just because officials don't like it doesn't mean that it's illegal.

Is hiding the ball under your jersey illegal? That is a deceptive act.

BTW, Georgia is also taking the same stand as North Carolina.


Is the "wrong tee" play illegal? That is a deceptive act.


Is the "wrong ball" play illegal? That is a deceptive act.


Is running a player off the sideline illegal? That is a deceptive act.

Read the book. Deception will always be a part of football. But deception that gives a team an unfair advantage not intended by the rules is illegal.


Stick to the Canadien stuff, eh?

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Is hiding the ball under your jersey illegal? That is a deceptive act.

BTW, Georgia is also taking the same stand as North Carolina.


Is the "wrong tee" play illegal? That is a deceptive act. Yes


Is the "wrong ball" play illegal? That is a deceptive act. Yes


Is running a player off the sideline illegal? That is a deceptive act. I think most codes have a foul for running back in play; but running off the sideline may not be illegal.

Read the book. Deception will always be a part of football. But deception that gives a team an unfair advantage not intended by the rules is illegal.

Stick to the Canadien stuff, eh?

I do have the 2005 NFHS books, and the 2008 books are on their way soon. I believe that a communication from the NFHS is required if something by definition is legal. A team surely can punt on any down other than 4th (can't they?), and teams are also permitted to change their minds based on broken down defenses.

I'll admit that I took the coach's word that the NFHS said it was legal.

PS: Canadian has a 3rd "a", not an "e". Si parlant français, vous seriez correct.