Center Eligible?

[Simbio]

If the center was the last man on the end of the line, wearing an eligible number, can he be eligible for a pass?

[jaybird]

Originally Posted by Simbio

If the center was the last man on the end of the line, wearing an eligible number, can he be eligible for a pass?

If he's on the end of the line and wearing an eligible number, he is an eligible receiver whether he's the snapper or not. If he's on the end of the line, how could he be the center of anything? Forget the "coach speak" of the word center.

[dumbref]

If I understand the new numbering exception rules, this would be a foul at the snap if the snapper is under the exception rule. The snapper must be between the ends. Some variations of the old swinging gate may become illegal. I’ll be interested to see how shifts might affect eligibility in this set.

[daggo66]

Originally Posted by dumbref

If I understand the new numbering exception rules, this would be a foul at the snap if the snapper is under the exception rule. The snapper must be between the ends. Some variations of the old swinging gate may become illegal. I’ll be interested to see how shifts might affect eligibility in this set.

Where do you come up with the "snapper must be between the ends?"

[dumbref]

Originally Posted by daggo66

Where do you come up with the "snapper must be between the ends?"

I know it’s a dangerous source – Referee Magazine.

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by dumbref

I know it’s a dangerous source – Referee Magazine.

or a coach...or a father...or a fan...

Originally Posted by dumbref

If I understand the new numbering exception rules, this would be a foul at the snap if the snapper is under the exception rule. The snapper must be between the ends. Some variations of the old swinging gate may become illegal. I’ll be interested to see how shifts might affect eligibility in this set.

From what I'm gathering from my "research" on the topic of the numbering exception, the only thing they did with the rule was clarify what a scrimmage kick is. I don't think they've completely outlawed the swinging gate offenses by rewording the scrimmage kick definition. If they did (and perhaps inadvertently), then there's going to be more coaches upset at the 11-man game than those using the A-11 offense. Coaches in the 8-man game would care less because their numbering exception would still be in place (I would hope so, otherwise there'll be screaming and gnashing of the teeth!).

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Simbio

If the centre was the last man on the end of the line, wearing an eligible number, can he be eligible for a pass?

CANADIAN RULING:

Affirmative.

[HossHumard]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

CANADIAN RULING:

Affirmative.

I believe it's OK at Cdn. amateur but not at Cdn. pro. I know this because a couple of years ago some of our CFL guys were working a HS game locally and flagged this play because it's NOT legit at pro not knowing it was OK in amateur.

Yes, we had an interesting discussion with the coach afterwards.....doo'oh!

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by HossHumard

I believe it's OK at Cdn. amateur but not at Cdn. pro. I know this because a couple of years ago some of our CFL guys were working a HS game locally and flagged this play because it's NOT legit at pro not knowing it was OK in amateur.

Yes, we had an interesting discussion with the coach afterwards.....doo'oh!

Yes, my posts refer to amateur rulings.