NCAA Rule change on linemen

[actmiller]

During a SK formation Rule 1-4-2b2 states that given the condition that "at the snap any and all such numbering-exception players must be on the line and may not be on the end of the line. Otherwise, Team A commits a foul for an illegal formation." Does this not indicate that you must have 7 men on the LOS at the snap if they are using the numbering exception. If 24 is lined up at a tackle position and he is on the end of the line it would be an illegal formation and also an ineligible receiver?

[JasonTX]

Originally Posted by actmiller

During a SK formation Rule 1-4-2b2 states that given the condition that "at the snap any and all such numbering-exception players must be on the line and may not be on the end of the line. Otherwise, Team A commits a foul for an illegal formation." Does this not indicate that you must have 7 men on the LOS at the snap if they are using the numbering exception. If 24 is lined up at a tackle position and he is on the end of the line it would be an illegal formation and also an ineligible receiver?

No because #24 would not be an exception since he is legally on the end of the line. The exceptions are those players between the ends.

[actmiller]

Applying the answer you have given, then provide me with an example when Rule 1-4-2b2 would be a foul?

[TXMike]

If team lines up, snapper gets on ball and there are any exceptions between the ends, they must be between the ends at the snap. That prevents them from shifting around once the exceptions (regardless of how many or few there are).