"Sleeper" Play

[JRutledge]

I am not so sure that I agree this is illegal either. The players do what they always do by standing up to get some signal from the sideline. Unless the players said something in addition, I cannot see this as an illegal play.

Peace

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I am not so sure that I agree this is illegal either. The players do what they always do by standing up to get some signal from the sideline. Unless the players said something in addition, I cannot see this as an illegal play.

Peace

"What they always do" is get that signal and then reset. Getting that signal but not resetting is most definitely deceiving the defense into thinking a snap is not imminent.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

"What they always do" is get that signal and then reset. Getting that signal but not resetting is most definitely deceiving the defense into thinking a snap is not imminent.

I would like a ruling from my state association to go with a penalty here. Otherwise the defense should be aware that they can snap the ball in this situation. If the QB moved to the sideline then I would agree. But I am not convinced without some guidance from the state to say for sure. And I see your point as well as others, but I think that this is not clearly a foul.

Peace

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I would like a ruling from my state association to go with a penalty here. Otherwise the defense should be aware that they can snap the ball in this situation. If the QB moved to the sideline then I would agree. But I am not convinced without some guidance from the state to say for sure. And I see your point as well as others, but I think that this is not clearly a foul.

Peace

Just got a message from the head clinician.

Does he like the play? "No."

Nonetheless, he rules it legal.

I will forward you his message, JRut.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by tjones1

Just got a message from the head clinician.

Does he like the play? "No."

Nonetheless, he rules it legal.

I will forward you his message, JRut.

Got the email. Thanks.

Peace

[bigjohn]

Guess I am done here! Got Rut agreeing with me!

[Rich]

We had a play last night.

4/2. Team has its punting unit in. Line is in a 2-point stance, bent over at the waist. Along with a hard count, the entire line very abruptly and simultaneously comes up at the waist and turns to look at the sideline. B player comes across.

The A bench was very unhappy when I ruled it a false start. To me, it was a no brainer.