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Forum: Football Wed Feb 13, 2019, 08:03pm

Replies: 69 2019 Rules Changes Views: 14,821 Posted By ajmc I'm getting confused, the new rule indicates a... I'm getting confused, the new rule indicates a formation may have (no more than) 4 Backs and must have (at least) 5 linemen, presumably still numbered between 50-79. The 4 backs can wear...

Forum: Football Wed Feb 13, 2019, 02:37pm

Replies: 69 2019 Rules Changes Views: 14,821 Posted By ajmc LAST YEAR, NFHS:7-2-5b defined & required 7 men... LAST YEAR, NFHS:7-2-5b defined & required 7 men on the LOS, so your R was correct (assuming R accepted the penalty). When there is only 6 men on the line, with 4 backs, it will hopefully still...

Forum: Football Wed Feb 13, 2019, 10:34am

Replies: 69 2019 Rules Changes Views: 14,821 Posted By ajmc How many angels can dance on the head of a pin? ... How many angels can dance on the head of a pin? Usually, a series of football plays requires play begins with a "Scrimmage Down formation". Without a minimal formation requirement definition, there...

Forum: Football Sat Jan 05, 2019, 03:52pm

Replies: 2 Force play NFHS Views: 5,144 Posted By ajmc Consider, A's ball 4th & 10, on their own 10. ... Consider, A's ball 4th & 10, on their own 10. A's punt is blocked (choose either side of the EZ) by B and caroms (either into the EZ where A recovers or through and out of the EZ) The "force" is...

Forum: Football Mon Dec 31, 2018, 12:25pm

Replies: 4 NFL Touchdown Logic Views: 12,709 Posted By ajmc Higher (paid) talent requires higher skill, as... Higher (paid) talent requires higher skill, as decided by the people paying for the talent.

Forum: Football Fri Nov 30, 2018, 11:26am

Replies: 16 Defensive hholdig in High School football. Views: 10,891 Posted By ajmc If EVER, "One size NEVER fits all" should apply,... If EVER, "One size NEVER fits all" should apply, it relates to the rules of a game, played by people between 8 and 58 years old, involving serious physical confrontations and collisions, by players...

Forum: Football Tue Nov 27, 2018, 03:02pm

Replies: 10 Targeting Rule: NFHS, NCAA, NFL, and CFL. Views: 10,364 Posted By ajmc Butt Blocking (NFHS 2-20-1a) and Spearing (NFHS... Butt Blocking (NFHS 2-20-1a) and Spearing (NFHS 2-20-1b) along with Targeting (NFHS 2-20-2) each specify "an act by ANY player (which includes both Offensive and Defensive players)

Forum: Football Mon Nov 26, 2018, 10:23am

Replies: 10 Targeting Rule: NFHS, NCAA, NFL, and CFL. Views: 10,364 Posted By ajmc For the record: NFHS 2-20-2: "TARGETING is an act... For the record: NFHS 2-20-2: "TARGETING is an act by [B][I][U] any player[U][U][B][I] who takes aim and initiates contact against an opponent above the shoulders or below withe crown (top portion) of...

Forum: Football Tue Nov 13, 2018, 05:29pm

Replies: 28 Double Scrimmage Kick Views: 10,572 Posted By ajmc A logical reference to understand and address... A logical reference to understand and address this question seems like NFHS 2-24, Articles 3 through 9, which define allowed(legal) kicks, and what constitutes an "Illegal" kick (Art 9). What was...

Forum: Football Tue Nov 06, 2018, 01:16pm

Replies: 14 Suplex Tackle Views: 11,746 Posted By ajmc Perhaps, but NFHS does describe "FLAGRANT"... Perhaps, but NFHS does describe "FLAGRANT" (2-16-2-c) as, "a foul so severe or extreme that it places an opponent in danger of serious injury......". Ignored "flagrant" behavior has a nasty habit...

Forum: Football Mon Nov 05, 2018, 01:06pm

Replies: 14 Suplex Tackle Views: 11,746 Posted By ajmc SPIKEING the ball is an UNC foul, deliberately... SPIKEING the ball is an UNC foul, deliberately SPIKING a player is a big notch higher. Would that action be acceptable in a Wrestling Match?

Forum: Football Mon Nov 05, 2018, 12:48pm

Replies: 6 Official throws crew under the bus Views: 5,146 Posted By ajmc OBVIOUSLY the first UNC penalty failed to gain... OBVIOUSLY the first UNC penalty failed to gain the attention of the player, making the second one necessary. The quickest way to start a brawl is to allow STUPID, UNNECESSARY observations/comments...

Forum: Football Sun Nov 04, 2018, 02:08pm

Replies: 14 Suplex Tackle Views: 11,746 Posted By ajmc If ever there was a disqualifying foul at ANY... If ever there was a disqualifying foul at ANY LEVEL, this was it.

Forum: Football Mon Oct 29, 2018, 01:08pm

Replies: 22 Fair Catch signal question. Views: 7,685 Posted By ajmc "Common Sense" suggests you actually know where... "Common Sense" suggests you actually know where you are (what State, operating under which Rules Code and what accepted practices are) that will help guide you to the appropriate conclusions.

Forum: Football Mon Oct 29, 2018, 10:18am

Replies: 22 Fair Catch signal question. Views: 7,685 Posted By ajmc Once again (or maybe "Still") it's a matter of... Once again (or maybe "Still") it's a matter of "common sense" on the part of the covering official, to DETERMINE if whatever "signal" was given was innocuous and immaterial, or misleading (and...

Forum: Football Thu Oct 25, 2018, 05:09pm

Replies: 3 Trainer on the field Views: 4,823 Posted By ajmc Common sense is still our best option. Before... Common sense is still our best option. Before determining what, if any "rule support" may apply, clarifying exactly what is going on seems like a good idea, which allows US to pause and find out. ...

Forum: Football Sun Oct 14, 2018, 01:47pm

Replies: 3 Trainer on the field Views: 4,823 Posted By ajmc GIVEN, that A7 had previously been removed for... GIVEN, that A7 had previously been removed for concern about a possible concussion, and the Trainer saw something prompting concern, with that same player, I would risk erring, on the side of...

Forum: Football Thu Oct 11, 2018, 10:10am

Replies: 7 Arm Sleeves and adornments Views: 7,022 Posted By ajmc Upon further review, I'd modify my contention,... Upon further review, I'd modify my contention, unless the "sleeves" contained some offensive, vulgar or otherwise inappropriate message, 1-5-3-c seems the more appropriate rule reference and guidance.

Forum: Football Tue Oct 09, 2018, 10:12pm

Replies: 7 Video Views: 5,145 Posted By ajmc Just about ANY comment, question, observation... Just about ANY comment, question, observation made by a Coach to an official, about the game, during any part of the game is dependent on how it is presented. Interactions presented civilly,...

Forum: Football Mon Oct 08, 2018, 10:19am

Replies: 7 Arm Sleeves and adornments Views: 7,022 Posted By ajmc If you want to debate the exact interpretations... If you want to debate the exact interpretations possible for "Uniform Adornments" with every creative teenager, or their coach, knock yourself out. NFHS 1-3-5 prohibits ALL, with the exception of...

Forum: Football Fri Sep 28, 2018, 11:59am

Replies: 10 Defensive holding, Views: 4,091 Posted By ajmc Sometimes, Umpires can actually observe multiple... Sometimes, Umpires can actually observe multiple things, simultaneously. That would likely depend on, specifically, when and where the contact occurred as well as what the Umpire actually observed....

Forum: Football Sun Sep 23, 2018, 12:32pm

Replies: 10 Defensive holding, Views: 4,091 Posted By ajmc Just because Umpires may be standing in the "eye... Just because Umpires may be standing in the "eye of the hurricane" doesn't mean they're oblivious to all the wind swirling around them.

Forum: Football Wed Sep 19, 2018, 08:27am

Replies: 11 Eight men on the line Views: 9,371 Posted By ajmc Under the NFHS Rule Code, If "the lineman, next... Under the NFHS Rule Code, If "the lineman, next to the tackle, but inside the WR on the line (who is NOT A "TIGHT END"), legally shifts to become a "Back", and happens to be wearing an eligible pass...

Forum: Football Tue Sep 11, 2018, 10:54am

Replies: 4 Enforcement spot? Views: 1,636 Posted By ajmc A bean-bag is NOT a flag, and is a tool to... A bean-bag is NOT a flag, and is a tool to establish a spot YOU may prefer to recall. It's far less problematic to retrieve a bean-bag you may not have needed after all, than to wish you...

Forum: Football Mon Sep 10, 2018, 04:05pm

Replies: 4 Enforcement spot? Views: 1,636 Posted By ajmc Presuming the foul was a live ball foul during... Presuming the foul was a live ball foul during the run, enforcement would be from the end of the run, by A.

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