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I was looking at the diagram of the A-11 offense in one of the links on this board, and to me, the alignment isn't that much different than the lonesome polecat offense I had read about in the past. Matter of fact, I've seen a version of this in 8-man football, and it's not that hard to officiate, just so long the offense meets the requirement of 5 men on the line.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch

I was looking at the diagram of the A-11 offense in one of the links on this board, and to me, the alignment isn't that much different than the lonesome polecat offense I had read about in the past. Matter of fact, I've seen a version of this in 8-man football, and it's not that hard to officiate, just so long the offense meets the requirement of 5 men on the line.

The part that makes it trickey is that none of the players will assume an initial position on the LOS until right before the snap. They shift, pause for the required second and then go. If they're all wearing eligible numbers, that can make things a little interesting.

Originally Posted by Welpe

The part that makes it trickey is that none of the players will assume an initial position on the LOS until right before the snap. They shift, pause for the required second and then go. If they're all wearing eligible numbers, that can make things a little interesting.

Aye, I was wondering what the trickery part was. The diagram wasn't too clear, I could only make out the alignment itself. Regarding taking the initial position on the LOS until right before the snap, wouldn't that constitute an illegal shift? Don't have my book handy here at work.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch

Aye, I was wondering what the trickery part was. The diagram wasn't too clear, I could only make out the alignment itself. Regarding taking the initial position on the LOS until right before the snap, wouldn't that constitute an illegal shift? Don't have my book handy here at work.

It would not be an illegal shift if no one is on the line yet.

Peace

[JRutledge]

Kurt,

You are starting to sound like BillyMac. You keep repeating the exact same words on several sites.

I do not need the sales pitch. I know what I already think about the offense and I already know what some of the committee members think about the offense. You need to be trying to convince them, not me. You better sell more tapes; they might not be useful much longer.

Kurt, stop trying to sell everyone on your offense. We are not making the decisions to change or to keep the rule the way it has been. If they change the rule, it will not be because of the conversations we have here directly. What I say is not going to change what the committee thinks or how they vote. You defend the comments I and others make like we have a direct line to the committee. We are not talking about whether to go to war or not. We are talking about a game and whether a rule will change in that game that people all over the world couldn’t care less about. And yes, a lot of what I say is my opinion. But I have enough sense to know that my opinion is not in the minority about the possibility of a change.

Peace

[KurtBryan]

Rutledge:

Again, it is you who states I am trying to sell people on the offense,,,,,,,,,but in reality, I have said time and again, I UNDERSTAND PEOPLE DO, DON'T OR COULD CARE LESS ABOUT THE A-11, AND I TOTALY UNDERSTAND THAT, I respect ALL Opinions about the type of football people want to see, coach, play or officiate in.

There is plenty of room in America for more than one Brand of football, and that is perfectly OK, best of all that is best for the KIDS.

Take Care, KB

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by KurtBryan

Rutledge:

Again, it is you who states I am trying to sell people on the offense,,,,,,,,,but in reality, I have said time and again, I UNDERSTAND PEOPLE DO, DON'T OR COULD CARE LESS ABOUT THE A-11, AND I TOTALY UNDERSTAND THAT, I respect ALL Opinions about the type of football people want to see, coach, play or officiate in.

If you respect all opinions, then why are you YELLING at a poster who disagrees with you?