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Great White -> RE: man in motion bug??? (12/5/2006 4:18:29 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Marauders

This is an exception that is in Canadian rules that was worth going over for community members who may be designing plays for the Canadian ruleset.


Fine, just not in context of what has been strongly disagreed about, in this thread. Without why it was posted, within a thread involving strong disagreement involving USAn FootBall.




Marauders -> RE: man in motion bug??? (12/5/2006 4:27:34 PM)

Maybe you have not been reading this thread very closely, as the only one with any disagreement is you.

No one is perfect, as the NFL and College have differing rules at times, but this is pretty straight forward.  Because the CFL has an exeption to the rule does not mean anything stated about the rules in American outdoor football are in disagreement.

By the way, most indoor leagues allow one player in motion at least one yard from the line of scrimmage, and forward motion is allowed.  Unlike outdoor rules, this may change a bit from league to league.




Shaggyra -> RE: man in motion bug??? (12/5/2006 6:32:38 PM)

I'm still waiting to find out what USAn is.




Marauders -> RE: man in motion bug??? (12/22/2006 3:41:36 AM)

Anyone watching the Vikings vs Packers tonight will note that the Vikings did a two man shift, but they hiked the ball prior to being set for one second.

It negated a twelve yard pass with the penalty.





Great White -> RE: man in motion bug??? (12/22/2006 4:37:30 AM)

Marauders,
 

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By the way, most indoor leagues allow one player in motion at least one yard from the line of scrimmage, and forward motion is allowed. Unlike outdoor rules, this may change a bit from league to league.


Yeah, I knew that one.

quote:

Anyone watching the Vikings vs Packers tonight will note that the Vikings did a two man shift, but they hiked the ball prior to being set for one second.

It negated a twelve yard pass with the penalty.


              
Makes sense. It was also called again, at the 7:10 time in the 4rd-quarter; however, head referee said, two-men inmotion without getting set. My understand is 2-men cannot be in motion/shift at the same time, unless to maintain 7-Man Line.




Marauders -> RE: man in motion bug??? (12/22/2006 8:21:12 AM)

In American football, if two men are in motion at one time, they are in a shift.  It is legal for two running backs to shift from and I Formation to a Split Formation as long as they set for one second prior to the snap.




Great White -> RE: man in motion bug??? (12/22/2006 2:50:34 PM)

Marauders,

Your right and I am wrong, now I remember The Old 80's NFL Franchises used to have their two-RBs shifting from the I-Formation to the Pro Set Formation.




coachmark -> RE: man in motion bug??? (1/1/2007 5:29:06 AM)

Canadian Rule Book for Tackle Football
Rule 4 Section 2 Article 2a

“The Player who, at the snap of the ball is occupying a position at the either end of the line of scrimmage may be in motion while within 1 yard of the line of scrimmage but must not be moving towards the opponent’s goal line when the ball is put into play.”

TE could be moving out, SE could be moving in. Both could move at same time.




Great White -> RE: man in motion bug??? (1/1/2007 4:44:41 PM)

coachmark,
 
          Since, I do not get a chance to keep up with non-USAn FB; I will agree with what you guys know about CFL rules.
 
Everyone else,
 
              If you were watching The Inadianapolis Colts win[:(] of The Miami Dolphins[:@], then you saw one of our debates and one of questions to The NFL's rules committee solved; Colts' DT/FB Kelico caught a pass (touchdown[8|]) after lining up at FB and he is listed as a DT. Thus, I am going to assume OL can do the same. Plus, I heard no, referee declare that Colts' DT/FB Kelico was eligiable for a pass[X(], probably not necessary for him to declare himslef to the referee or the TV coverage missed it-which highl doubt.




Marauders -> RE: man in motion (1/2/2007 3:54:25 AM)

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If you were watching The Inadianapolis Colts win of The Miami Dolphins, then you saw one of our debates and one of questions to The NFL's rules committee solved; Colts' DT/FB Klecko caught a pass (touchdown) after lining up at FB and he is listed as a DT. Thus, I am going to assume OL can do the same.


There is no debate really, and that play is a good example of an NFL lineman being declared eligible, but it isn't a player on the line.  Dan Klecko declared himself to the official to make his number (61) eligible for the play, and set up as a fullback.

Randall McDaniel (offensive guard for the Minnesota Vikings) and William Perry (Chicago Bear's defensive tackle) often lined up in the fullback position. Other jumbo packages do that as well.

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I heard no, referee declare that Colts' DT/FB Klecko was eligible for a pass, probably not necessary for him to declare himslef to the referee or the TV coverage missed it - which highly doubt.


The TV broadcasts often don't play that. If Klecko caught the ball without a flag being thrown, there is no doubt that he was declared eligible.




Brockleigh -> RE: man in motion bug??? (1/2/2007 7:04:36 AM)

quote:

Canadian Rule Book for Tackle Football
Rule 4 Section 2 Article 2a

“The Player who, at the snap of the ball is occupying a position at the either end of the line of scrimmage may be in motion while within 1 yard of the line of scrimmage but must not be moving towards the opponent’s goal line when the ball is put into play.”

TE could be moving out, SE could be moving in. Both could move at same time.


This rule is taken from an Amateur Football rulebook. Rule 4, Section 2, Article 2 of the CFL rulebook covers Illegal Movement, but it is limited to what amounts to Illegal Procedure by the Quarterback.

I wanted to dispute the statement by coachmark that an end may be in lateral motion, but after having looked through all relevant sections of the CFL rulebook, I cannot find any rule restricts an end from moving laterally prior to or at the snap of the ball. The only limitation to Line Players (of which ends are included) that I can find staes that a player in a 3 or 4 point stance must remain motionless until the snap of the ball. That's all.




Marauders -> RE: man in motion (1/2/2007 11:04:47 AM)

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“The Player who, at the snap of the ball is occupying a position at the either end of the line of scrimmage may be in motion while within 1 yard of the line of scrimmage but must not be moving towards the opponent’s goal line when the ball is put into play.”

TE could be moving out, SE could be moving in. Both could move at same time.


Coachmark and Brockleigh, thank you for posting these rules clarifications.  These should add another twist to Canadian rules playbooks. 




Great White -> RE: man in motion (1/2/2007 4:50:37 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Marauders

quote:

If you were watching The Inadianapolis Colts win of The Miami Dolphins, then you saw one of our debates and one of questions to The NFL's rules committee solved; Colts' DT/FB Klecko caught a pass (touchdown) after lining up at FB and he is listed as a DT. Thus, I am going to assume OL can do the same.


There is no debate really, and that play is a good example of an NFL lineman being declared eligible, but it isn't a player on the line.  Dan Klecko declared himself to the official to make his number (61) eligible for the play, and set up as a fullback.


Okay, here I am as a ineligiable TE, but now I am going to have the Referee announce I am eligiable as I move to reline-up at FB (in case you cannot find me); any body else not find this stupid? When all I would have to do line-up at FB (which all other non-skill players playing FB do).

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I heard no, referee declare that Colts' DT/FB Klecko was eligible for a pass, probably not necessary for him to declare himslef to the referee or the TV coverage missed it - which highly doubt.


I have changed my mind, they would not miss that.

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The TV broadcasts often don't play that. If Klecko caught the ball without a flag being thrown, there is no doubt that he was declared eligible.


You will have to excuse me if I get mad while typing this post, 6th attempt to get it posted get extremely frustrating. Plus add on to that *.

1st. Media broadcasts always broadcast that happening.

2nd. Klecko is know the famous example of what we are talking about, for the TV broadcast to miss him declaring himself egiliable who be laughable by college students studying broadcasting 101.

3rd. Even when I was in FIU Radio broadcsting, The FIU FB broadcasting team wanted the extra FIU Radio broadcasting members to do spotting to help them, I have done it myself. Spotters are the people who tell the producer (affecting what the camera shows us) and broadcasting team (from radio through TV) which players are on the field and in the huddle, where the ball is and if it is a first-down, touchdown and etc. For a group of spotters to miss DT Klecko from being on the field, or in the huddle and walking to the referee to declare himself egiliable reciever would be a risk to their jobs. It would be like Joan Rivers waiting to interview a lead actor in a B rated movie's screening; but never interviewing him, because her spotters missed his car coming-up, as she interview the lead actress.

Lastly, since I believe the declaration of eligiability did not happen and referees would not make that mistake, that a declaration of eligiability is not necessary, unless he lines-up on The LOS. It makes complete when you examine it. Non-skill players (especially OLman) next 5-other OLmen are hidden; however, non-skill players lined-up in a position eligiable to catch a pass (at any formation) and regularly catches a pass a game is obvious. How could a defender not recognize it and still play at any level above HS.


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Randall McDaniel (offensive guard for the Minnesota Vikings) and William Perry (Chicago Bear's defensive tackle) often lined up in the fullback position. Other jumbo packages do that as well.


*This just gets me a little, because you should already know I have watch CFB Div. 1A and The NFL since 1979 (probably longer than most here and maybe even you), yet you post this? One is the most famous example non-skilled players playing FB/RB. Yet, it is also irrelevent since neither ever cuaght a pass, from that possition, probably never caught a pass.




JasonninTN -> RE: man in motion (1/2/2007 5:31:41 PM)

Actually I remember Perry catching a pass (at least once, maybe more times than that). I've also been following 1-A and the pros since about '79, btw.




Great White -> RE: man in motion (1/3/2007 12:28:21 AM)

JasonninTN,
 
                                With all due respect to you, I think you way wrong; I cannot remember a single pass thrown any of there ways.




Marauders -> RE: man in motion (1/3/2007 1:18:01 AM)

quote:

With all due respect to you, I think you way wrong; I cannot remember a single pass thrown any of there ways.


William Perry - Chicago Bears

....... Rushing ................... Receiving
Year Att Yds Avg Lg TD .... Rec Yds Avg Lg TD
1985 05 07 1.4 02 02 ...... 01 04 4.0 04t 01


Dan Klecko did this for the Patriots prior to the Colts. The Patriots had thrown TD passes to LB Mike Vrabel and used Dan Klecko at fullback.

Dan Klecko - Indianapolis Colts

...................... Receiving Stats
YEAR TEAM REC YDS AVG LNG TD FD FUM LOST
2003 NWE 0 00 0.0 00 0 0 0 0
2004 NWE 3 18 6.0 11 0 1 1 1
2006 IND . 1 02 2.0 02 1 1 0 0
Career ..... 4 20 5.0 11 1 2 1 1


quote:

Lastly, since I believe the declaration of eligiability did not happen and referees would not make that mistake, that a declaration of eligiability is not necessary, unless he lines-up on The LOS. It makes complete when you examine it. Non-skill players (especially OLman) next 5-other OLmen are hidden; however, non-skill players lined-up in a position eligiable to catch a pass (at any formation) and regularly catches a pass a game is obvious.


There are two eligibility requirements: the jersey number and the position on the field.

Klecko's number was ineligible, so he was required to report and be declared eligible.

After that, as long as he did not line up on the inside line, he was eligible to catch a pass.


Logic Table

A and B are both necessary conditions.

A=T B=T C=T
A=F B=T C=F
A=T B=F C=F
A=F B=F C=F

A: eligible uniform number
B: eligible position
C: eligible to catch a pass
T: True
F: False


Player Numbers by Position
(NFL Rule 5, Section 1, Article 4)

All players must wear numerals on their jerseys in accordance with Rule 5, Section 3, Article 3c (see NOTE 1), and such numerals must be by playing position as follows: quarterbacks, punters, and placekickers, 1-19 (and 10-19 for wide receivers if 80-89 are all otherwise assigned); running backs and defensive backs, 20-49; centers, 50-59 (60-79 if 50-59 unavailable); offensive guards and tackles, 60-79; wide receivers and tight ends, 80-89; defensive lineman, 60-79 (90-99 if 60-79 unavailable); and linebackers 50-59 (90-99 if 50-59 unavailable).

NOTES:

5, 3, 3c has to do with the size and placement of the numerals
7, 2, 3 rules regarding notifying the referee of eligibility if wearing and ineligible number for a position. Any player wearing an eligible number at a pass receiving position (running backs, tight ends, and wide receivers) can play any eligible pass receiving position without reporting to the referee. That is, running backs can line up as wide receivers or tight ends, and players wearing wide receiver and/or tight end numbers can line up in the backfield without having to report to the referee.




firebirds -> RE: man in motion (1/3/2007 7:29:00 PM)

Once the report is made to the official he then notifies the defense on the field and the notification is also relayed to the defensive team's sideline. The official has no other notification obligations to make. He is not required to notify the fans in the stadium nor inform any media members who may be covering the game. If the official does make a "public notification", as I have witnessed in the past, it is as a gratuity and usually done during a critical point in the game or when the crowd is very loud.




Great White -> RE: man in motion (1/3/2007 7:57:50 PM)

firebirds,
 
           If you watch when these plays happen the head referees have always announced facing the defenses' sidelines. Just keep it a secret for the players and franchises, thus, I am pretty sure is not just helping out the fans to keep up. I will believe when I get the URL that states differently.
 
quote:

Player Numbers by Position


Cannot find this in http://www.nfl.com/fans/rules

quote:

(NFL Rule 5, Section 1, Article 4)

All players must wear numerals on their jerseys in accordance with Rule 5, Section 3, Article 3c (see NOTE 1), and such numerals must be by playing position as follows: quarterbacks, punters, and placekickers, 1-19 (and 10-19 for wide receivers if 80-89 are all otherwise assigned); running backs and defensive backs, 20-49; centers, 50-59 (60-79 if 50-59 unavailable); offensive guards and tackles, 60-79; wide receivers and tight ends, 80-89; defensive lineman, 60-79 (90-99 if 60-79 unavailable); and linebackers 50-59 (90-99 if 50-59 unavailable).

NOTES:

5, 3, 3c has to do with the size and placement of the numerals
7, 2, 3 rules regarding notifying the referee of eligibility if wearing and ineligible number for a position. Any player wearing an eligible number at a pass receiving position (running backs, tight ends, and wide receivers) can play any eligible pass receiving position without reporting to the referee. That is, running backs can line up as wide receivers or tight ends, and players wearing wide receiver and/or tight end numbers can line up in the backfield without having to report to the referee.


What Official NFL Publication or WebPage (URL) did you find these posted items (Perry's stats* and above)?
*-I could not find any NFL or Chicago Bears' webspages

 




JasonninTN -> RE: man in motion (1/3/2007 10:57:22 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: Marauders

quote:

With all due respect to you, I think you way wrong; I cannot remember a single pass thrown any of there ways.


William Perry - Chicago Bears

....... Rushing ................... Receiving
Year Att Yds Avg Lg TD .... Rec Yds Avg Lg TD
1985 05 07 1.4 02 02 ...... 01 04 4.0 04t 01


Dan Klecko did this for the Patriots prior to the Colts. The Patriots had thrown TD passes to LB Mike Vrabel and used Dan Klecko at fullback.

Dan Klecko - Indianapolis Colts

...................... Receiving Stats
YEAR TEAM REC YDS AVG LNG TD FD FUM LOST
2003 NWE 0 00 0.0 00 0 0 0 0
2004 NWE 3 18 6.0 11 0 1 1 1
2006 IND . 1 02 2.0 02 1 1 0 0
Career ..... 4 20 5.0 11 1 2 1 1


quote:

Lastly, since I believe the declaration of eligiability did not happen and referees would not make that mistake, that a declaration of eligiability is not necessary, unless he lines-up on The LOS. It makes complete when you examine it. Non-skill players (especially OLman) next 5-other OLmen are hidden; however, non-skill players lined-up in a position eligiable to catch a pass (at any formation) and regularly catches a pass a game is obvious.


There are two eligibility requirements: the jersey number and the position on the field.

Klecko's number was ineligible, so he was required to report and be declared eligible.

After that, as long as he did not line up on the inside line, he was eligible to catch a pass.


Logic Table

A and B are both necessary conditions.

A=T B=T C=T
A=F B=T C=F
A=T B=F C=F
A=F B=F C=F

A: eligible uniform number
B: eligible position
C: eligible to catch a pass
T: True
F: False


Player Numbers by Position
(NFL Rule 5, Section 1, Article 4)

All players must wear numerals on their jerseys in accordance with Rule 5, Section 3, Article 3c (see NOTE 1), and such numerals must be by playing position as follows: quarterbacks, punters, and placekickers, 1-19 (and 10-19 for wide receivers if 80-89 are all otherwise assigned); running backs and defensive backs, 20-49; centers, 50-59 (60-79 if 50-59 unavailable); offensive guards and tackles, 60-79; wide receivers and tight ends, 80-89; defensive lineman, 60-79 (90-99 if 60-79 unavailable); and linebackers 50-59 (90-99 if 50-59 unavailable).

NOTES:

5, 3, 3c has to do with the size and placement of the numerals
7, 2, 3 rules regarding notifying the referee of eligibility if wearing and ineligible number for a position. Any player wearing an eligible number at a pass receiving position (running backs, tight ends, and wide receivers) can play any eligible pass receiving position without reporting to the referee. That is, running backs can line up as wide receivers or tight ends, and players wearing wide receiver and/or tight end numbers can line up in the backfield without having to report to the referee.






Thanks Marauders, I knew I saw William Perry catch a pass back in the day.....




Brockleigh -> RE: man in motion (1/4/2007 1:41:27 AM)

quote:

Cannot find this in http://www.nfl.com/fans/rules


That's only a digest of the rules, and is severely scaled down. By no means should you take what is printed on those pages as the be all and end all of NFL rules.

Just because something doesn't appear in that digest, shouldn't mean the rule doesn't exist. The NFL rulebook I've picked up in the library and Chapters looks like War & Peace. That Digest, when printed out, looks like a pamphlet.




firebirds -> RE: man in motion (1/4/2007 4:04:21 PM)

Brockleigh, you hit the nail on the head [;)]

Literally anything you find on the net regarding NFL rules is extremely scaled down. The NFL does not provide the entire rule book on the net, and IMHO never will. The reason being, why should they give it to you when you can buy it at any bookstore . . . which of course means more money in the league's pocket.

GW, I did do some searching and found the most complete set of rules I've ever found. Here is a link that discusses the ineligable receiver reporting rule and the referee's requirements. Please see Rule 7, Section 2, Article 3 and please be sure to read Supplemental Note 4. I'm sure that with your vast knowledge of football and your years of practical experience you will be able to tie the parts of this rule together to help you better understand what you have been seeing all these years.

http://stlouisrams.net/rules/NFLrules7.htm

I look forward to your comments.





Great White -> RE: man in motion (1/4/2007 7:09:23 PM)

Brockleigh,

If it is not official NFL/CFB Div. 1A's rules committees’ members' Personal E-Mail or Letter Reply or Publication or Webpage (URL), then it is not a reliable source.

quote:

The NFL rulebook I've picked up in the library and Chapters looks like War & Peace. That Digest, when printed out, looks like a pamphlet.


First, it is called laziness and short-sidedness by the broadcasting companies and The NFL and CFB Div. 1A ([;)], my idea of referees in the broadcasting booths). By the way did you see the bowl game (forget which one) that invited a retired CFB referee into the broadcasting booth?[:)]

Lastly, I will have to check-out my local public library. Was it the '2006 version?

firebirds,

As we have discovered that at least some of the rules are based on referees' interpretation (not those outside of The NFL and The NFL trains their referees to make better interpretations), thus, only NFL's referees and NFL's rules committee know for sure. Also, as some of us have discovered, in these MF discussions, not all the rules and there interpretation to all situations are included in NFL digest and CFB Div. 1A online rulebook. Heck, if you watch enough games of CFB Div. 1A and NFL you will find that some situations that come up the CFB Div. 1A Programs and NFL Franchises do not know the rules that apply, let alone the those of the broadcasting companies.




firebirds -> RE: man in motion (1/5/2007 6:36:04 PM)

Great White, here is a link the NCAA 2006 Football Rules And Interpretations. I hope that when you look and the address you will consider the source to be reliable. Please notice that it is a 253 page document and I'm sure that once you start reading it you will find that what Brockleigh said is true. As I mentioned in my earlier post, you will not find anything like this for the NFL on the internet.


http://www.ncaa.org/library/rules/2006/2006_football_rules.pdf




Great White -> RE: man in motion (1/5/2007 6:43:08 PM)

firebirds,
 
           As you should know we (many of us MF members) have been there. What you posted proves what I was saying in my post; now that I am realized forgot to post my last point in my previous post and after I post that last point. Thanks for making me realize I forgot that point.




Marauders -> RE: man in motion (1/5/2007 8:45:13 PM)

quote:

http://stlouisrams.net/rules/NFLrules7.htm

I look forward to your comments.


Those rules look familiar. [:)]




firebirds -> RE: man in motion (1/6/2007 7:00:52 PM)

Great White, the editing of your posts - especially after comments have been made - is really bad form [:-]

To be honest, I am now completely confused as to where you stand. Not only in your understanding on the point of discussion, eligibility of a receiver and associated requirements, but also what you require as valid proof of a view point different than yours. As I remember correctly, you were in error regarding certain NCAA rules and you refused to believe others when they tried to straighten out the confusion because they were not providing suitable references for your liking. That is exactly why I provided the link for the NCAA Rules and Interpretations. Silly me, I assumed you would have at least read the section regarding receiver eligibility and motion to get a firm grasp of the rule(s) which sould have confirmed what others were telling you. Instead you go to a previous post and edit it, then reply that what I provided proves your point. What in the world is that supposed to mean??? The same goes for your NFL issues.

You have stated your vast experience and knowledge regarding football. You also stated that you just might have one of the longer tenures in following the game since you started watching football in the 1979 season. In my case, by the time you watched your first season of football my favorite NFL team - which I had been following for 14 years - had already played in 5 Super Bowls and won 3 of them. As a matter of fact I have been following football longer than your beloved Miami Dolphins have been in existance. I would like to strongly suggest that you accept the fact that there are others who visit and post here that just might have followed football longer and know more about the game than you do. And maybe it is ok to take somebody's word as being correct without indisputable proof, especially when there are so many others that agree with them. Furthermore you might be better off to go out of your way to prove your point rather than make others prove you wrong where all the while you immediately dismiss and/or ignore their efforts to do exactly what you have asked them to do.

I'm not trying to start a fight/arguement with you or "make your blood boil". I enjoy a good debate as much as anybody but there are certain rules of etiquette and fair play that should be followed.




Brockleigh -> RE: man in motion (1/7/2007 5:40:30 AM)

Hear, hear.




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