Possible rules changes for 2009

[Adam]

Originally Posted by ajmc

asdf: I don't know how to say it clearer, what you think the "spirit of the rule" means only reflects YOUR opinion and doesn't necessarily mean squat to anyone else, so repeating what is a totally subjective statement over and over doesn't add anything to the discussion. Each of us determine what we understand the "Spirit of the Rule" to be, and that conclusion may be right or it may be wrong.

Do us both a favor and stop with the stupid, childish "why" questions.

Good grief. Look, I'm a basketball official. With football, I'm a fan boy, and one that couldn't tell the difference between a Red Dog defense and a Red Robin burger. But common sense can tell me three things.

1. The purpose of the numbering requirements was to eliminate confusion.

2. The purpose of the exemption was to allow players to play different positions than normal due to the unique requirements of punt coverage teams.

3. The stated advantage of this "A-11" offense is to circumvent the exemption and reintroduce the confusion addressed by the numbering requirements to begin with.

4. (yeah, I know I said "three," but give me a break) The biggest proponent of this offense has only skirted the "spirit and intent" issue, and has done so by simply addressing "spirit" and insinuating the spirit of the rules can be debated. Leaving out "intent" is like eating pizza without meat; it's just not right.