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Helping the runner
Take a look at these two videos...do you have anything here?
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No and No.
Those are pushing the pile and I could make a case that the runner was not helped by anyone behind him. Peace |
No for both.
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No on both counts.
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I generally agree with the responses so far, but when a coach sees this and asks you why its not a penalty, it gets tougher to respond, since the rule book wording and case play is pretty clear.... how much would the player have to do in order for you to make this call?
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ASSISTING RUNNER
9.1 SITUATION: With fourth and goal from B’s 1-yard line, runner A1 is pushed at the line of scrimmage from behind by A2 in an effort by A2 to get him into the end zone. RULING: A2 has fouled by helping the runner. The foul carries a 5-yard penalty. Therefore it will be fourth and goal from B’s 6-yard line if the penalty is accepted |
No in both plays.
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In the plays shown above, I've got nothing. |
See William the Refrigerator Perry.
That said ... I might have called the ND-USC play a penalty, had it been in one of my games. 2 hands directly on the ballcarrier being pushed is one thing. Crashing into a pile contacting more than just the ballcarrier is nothing. |
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I STILL think that at the time, the Bush Push should have been called. Not many (other than ND fans) agree with me.
Now it is a moot point and I'm thankful for that. :) |
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