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Forum: Football Fri Jan 09, 2009, 11:59pm

Replies: 121 What I Like About the A-11 Views: 10,052 Posted By Ed Hickland ajmc, An interpretation meeting is just... ajmc, An interpretation meeting is just that, a meeting about interpreting the rules as they are written and addressing possible misinterpretation of the rules. Too bad the subject of this...

Forum: Football Thu Jan 08, 2009, 01:03pm

Replies: 121 What I Like About the A-11 Views: 10,052 Posted By Ed Hickland Everybody understood what the numbering exception... Everybody understood what the numbering exception is designed to do, even Kurt Bryan. The idea behind numbering helps officials pick out linemen and determine eligibility, helps the defense identify...

Forum: Football Wed Jan 07, 2009, 09:12pm

Replies: 121 What I Like About the A-11 Views: 10,052 Posted By Ed Hickland Excellent summary TXMike illustrating the spirit... Excellent summary TXMike illustrating the spirit and intent of the rule. Officials who understand the history, spirit and intent of the rules can make better decisions on the field. But, maybe...

Forum: Football Wed Jan 07, 2009, 05:29pm

Replies: 121 What I Like About the A-11 Views: 10,052 Posted By Ed Hickland You are correct. Let me set the... You are correct. Let me set the record straight. I started this thread because I have heard the "ads" for the A-11 and been totally unimpressed but did take time to evaluate the effect on...

Forum: Football Wed Jan 07, 2009, 03:16pm

Replies: 121 What I Like About the A-11 Views: 10,052 Posted By Ed Hickland Back on point. I listed three things that hamper... Back on point. I listed three things that hamper the efficiency of officials with the A-11. I asked if anyone knew of pros for officials with the A-11. In all the bits and bytes used up on this...

Forum: Football Wed Jan 07, 2009, 03:00pm

Replies: 121 What I Like About the A-11 Views: 10,052 Posted By Ed Hickland My point and Rut confirmed it, in the opening to... My point and Rut confirmed it, in the opening to this post there are a number of cons mentioned that my belief increases officials' workload and efficiency. I've heard all the points about the A-11...

Forum: Football Wed Jan 07, 2009, 02:10pm

Replies: 121 What I Like About the A-11 Views: 10,052 Posted By Ed Hickland You make an excellent point as the A-11 is... You make an excellent point as the A-11 is exactly that smoke and the Rules Committee will be the smokeater. What I would love to see or hear is some concrete reason why the A-11 should be...

Forum: Football Wed Jan 07, 2009, 12:52pm

Replies: 121 What I Like About the A-11 Views: 10,052 Posted By Ed Hickland First, the A-11 is not a problem for the rules,... First, the A-11 is not a problem for the rules, simply removing the numbeing exception removes the "problem." Consider, not the rules makers consider not only the players but if the officials can...

Forum: Football Wed Jan 07, 2009, 10:25am

Replies: 121 What I Like About the A-11 Views: 10,052 Posted By Ed Hickland [/SIZE][/FONT][/I] </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> ... [/SIZE][/FONT][/I] </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> That is exactly what the numbering exception is about. It enables the kickers to place big but fast players on the O-line to cover the return....

Forum: Football Wed Jan 07, 2009, 12:23am

Replies: 121 What I Like About the A-11 Views: 10,052 Posted By Ed Hickland What I Like About the A-11 Nothing. In all the threads extolling the virtues of the A-11 and also denigrating it nowhere could I find a critique. So, I did my own. 1) The workload of the umpire is difficult as he...

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