Unabated to the Quarterback + Illegal Formation

[Rich]

Originally Posted by youngump

You're right, it was RichMSN who said the foul didn't exist at lower levels. Your response just made me think everyone was agreeing with him.

I may have misspoken. I should've specifically said "NFHS rules." Someone from Texas or Massachusetts (or an NCAA official) can address the NCAA rules.

[chymechowder]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I may have misspoken. I should've specifically said "NFHS rules." Someone from Texas or Massachusetts (or an NCAA official) can address the NCAA rules.

I'm a HS official in Mass. I don't think the NCAA rulebook uses the word "unabated" but there is this Approved Ruling for Defensive Team Requirements in Rule 7 (Snapping and Passing the Ball):

Before the snap, a Team B player crosses the neutral zone and continues his charge behind a Team A lineman and directly toward the QB or K. RULING: A Team B player who is on Team A's side of the neutral zone and is moving in a direct path toward the QB or K while he is behind an offensive lineman is considered to be interfering with Team A's formation. Penalty--Team B foul, offside. Dead ball. Five yards from the succeeding spot.

AR 7-1-5-III

So if this is a dead ball foul, it's pretty much the same as the NFL's unabated rule, right?

[Theisey]

"Unabated" is an NFL term. I know it's used in the NALF rule book which is based of of NFL rules. It is commonly used or misinterpreted as an NCAA rule by those who don't work NCAA.. announcers included.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by Theisey

It is commonly ... misinterpreted ... by ... announcers ...

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