Possible rules changes for 2009

[LDUB]

Originally Posted by Robert Goodman

"Of course" means the same as "it's obvious that". Why would you say "of course" about something that's not obvious?

Everyone knows that A has the option to kick on any down. If it is first down and the A-11 is used then it is not obvious that A will actually kick during the down. They have the option to kick but it is not obvious that a kick may be attempted as basically teams never punt on first down.

When A lines up in a SKF on 4th down it is obvious that a kick may be attempted as it is common to kick on 4th down.

Originally Posted by ajmc

"Struggling" may have been stronger than necessary and a little presumptious, perhaps "hoping" they announce something might be more accurate. Does that make any difference?

The NFHS is "hoping to announce their decision regarding this situation"? That doesn't make any sense. We all know they will meet and decide on changes then announce them.

Originally Posted by ajmc

Have no idea where you're coming from regarding, "That doesn't solve the problem of teams not having anyone numbered 50-79 on the field.", I thought that issue was settled by the current numbering exception.

Yes, the current numbering exception covers that. Teams use the A-11 to get around the numbering exception which creates the problem.

Originally Posted by ajmc

The suggestion about simply lengthening the time frame "A" players would have to be set, limited to when they choose to avail themselves of the numbering exception doesn't affect the suggested purpose of the numbering exception at all, or any other rules for that matter.

Having zero players numbered 50-79 creates problems. The defense and officials can get confused during the down about who is eligible and who is not. Having to be set for a longer period of time does not change that.

Originally Posted by ajmc

Unfortunately, the A-11 offense may have let a nasty genie out of the bottle, and getting it back in, without creating a bunch of other unintentional problems, may not be so simple.

The NCAA already has it covered on 1st-3rd downs. As far as I know the NCAA has not had any problems with their numbering exception.