Legal formation?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by EEE

So if A55 is lined up as a wide receiver and is on the end of the line, he is ineligible to go down field. If he goes down field and a forward pass is made, we have ineligible downfield. If he goes down field and catches a forward pass, we have illegal touching and ineligible down field. B would probably take the illegal touching, as it is LOD.

Correct?

Nearly correct. 'Eligibility' pertains to being a receiver, not "going downfield." On a screen pass, for example, any player can "go downfield."

A55 is an ineligible receiver by number, and your account of the fouls and penalties is all correct (for NFHS at least).