| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Penalty assessment-- | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Mr. Winneck--In the game Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma State last Saturday, a receiver dropped a catchable ...
A: Terry Thank you for your question. I did not see the game nor am I familiar with the play, but ...
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| intentional grounding | 11/16/2009 |
Q: My understanding is that it is not intentional grounding if the QB throws outside of the tackles. ...
A: Mike Under the NCAA rules the "tackle Box" is what establishes the the pocket area for intentional ...
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| Night games | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Why did college football implement a rule about not having night games after the month of October?
A: Danielle Thanks for the question, unfortunately someone has given you wrong information. There is no ...
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| Downing a punt NCAA football | 11/10/2009 |
Q: What is the NCAA rule when a player on the punting team is standing with heels on goalline and ball ...
A: Mo, Thanks for your question. I am not sure I understand what you are asking. Is this before the ...
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| ncaa football official's uniforms | 11/9/2009 |
Q: Why do the officials now wear green (or blue) sleeves on one arm?
A: George This was done by the Pac 10 conference officials yesterday 11/7/09 to signify Prostate ...
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| Can I join a college football team without a High School Dipolma or a GED? | 11/7/2009 |
Q: my name is Jon. I had a lot of issues with school, due to moving a lot, and just not really getting ...
A: Jon, Thank you for your question. I apologize for the delay in my reply, I was traveling away ...
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| Football | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I currently am attending Illinois State University and played baseball for two years. I decided to ...
A: Michael Thanks for the question. This is a specific eligibility question for the NJCAA, NCAA and ...
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| Punts | 11/4/2009 |
Q: If a team lines up in a punt formation ad punts the ball away, but it bounces off of a member of the ...
A: Stephen No it does not because first the ball was punted, not place kicked or drop kicked; second ...
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| football ref | 10/31/2009 |
Q: ok so ive been thinking alot about becoming a ref. I know that you have to start at the bottom and ...
A: RJ Give me a couple days to try to track down some contact inforation for you. When I get back from ...
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| College Football | 10/28/2009 |
Q: im a sophmore in high school and i was just wondering in order to play college ball as a O - LineMen ...
A: There is no set weight requirement. Just grow to your natural size, eat healthly, work out and ...
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| Kickoffs-- | 10/24/2009 |
Q: Mr. Winnie--Can a kickoff be a punt rather than a teed ball? If so, does the same yard line apply? ...
A: Terry Thank you for your question. I presume you are asking about free kick situations only rather ...
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| running clock after a penalty. | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I just read about a team intentionally false starting and getting the clock to run out at end of the ...
A: Brad Thank you for your question and thoughts on this topic. Please know If there are Unfair Clock ...
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| Football Kick off time | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Hey Vic, I was curious to know if you knew the EXACT kickoff time on 10/16/2009- Rutgers Vs. ...
A: The game time was listed for 8:00PM EDT. It was a TV game on ESPN so scheduled Kick-off was 8:06. ...
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| pee-wee football question | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Its 3rd and 10, with 1:10 sec left in 4th quarter. The other team runs the ball and get 6 yards. ...
A: Kendall If I understand correctly, based on your question's fact pattern this does not sound ...
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| 4th down kick | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I had asked a question about whether there was a rule penalizing the kicking team if the kick went ...
A: Rita Sorry I need a little more information to try to explain what what happened or to give you an ...
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| QB beyond line of scrimmage, illegal forward pass | 10/6/2009 |
Q: Are the rules in college different from the NFL when a QB throws an illegal forward pass due to ...
A: Jesse Good Question, the two plays you compare (Seahawks and UW) were governed by different rules. ...
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| Kicking a football out of a player's hands | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I was watching an Ohio State game and a player dove to gain more yardage as he was going down, ...
A: Jim Thank you for your question. This is a great question. If the kicking was unintentional ...
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| NCAA Rules | 10/3/2009 |
Q: The ball carrier is airborne as the ball crosses the plane of the goal line. The ball then comes ...
A: Mike Thanks for your question. You indicate "the ball carrier [possession of the ball is in the ...
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| Kicking game rules-- | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Mr. Winnek, Where can I find details concerning what is and isn't allowed concerning the punting and ...
A: Terry Rule 6 in both the NCAA and NFHS Football Rules Books address the kicking game and Rule 9 ...
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| pass interference | 9/28/2009 |
Q: Is shielding a receiver a pass interference call? Does the defender need to turn to have a play on ...
A: Chris For pass interference under the NCAA rule the ball must be catchable and there must be ...
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| Onside kick | 9/27/2009 |
Q: Sir: I was watching the Syracuse/ Maine game tonight and watched the Maine team do an onside kick ...
A: I am a little unclear on your question as to whether the Kicking team was on side or off side. The ...
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| College Football Tryout | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I am 21 currently. I played high school football as a defensive tackle and was exempted from play in ...
A: Travis Thanks for your question. You are doing all the right things! The fact is you are ...
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| fumble caused by ground in endzone | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Vic- What is the rule when a player catches a ball and on his way down in the endzone fumbles it ...
A: Tony Thanks for your question I have had several questions similar to this one but the were not ...
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| Nebraska vs Virginia Tech Game | 9/21/2009 |
Q: There currently is a lot of discussion and confusion over a play that occurred during the most ...
A: Larry Thanks for the question It is not a catch, it is an incomplete pass. The receiver did not ...
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| Arkansas razorback @ Georgia Bulldog 9/19 #34 ejection | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I am watching the game. An Arkansas player was ejected with two personal fouls in the 2nd quarter. ...
A: Tanya Thank you for your question, I just got in town from my game this weekend and did not see the ...
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| referee signals during extra point try | 9/19/2009 |
Q: Why does the referee rolls his hands (much like an illegal procedure penalty) during an extra point ...
A: Chris, This is an officials mechanics signal to the rest of the crew that means the ball is live, ...
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| Fake Field goal | 9/15/2009 |
Q: This questions comes from a Ohio High school football game. The snap from the center to the holder ...
A: Under Hisg School rules his knee must be "OFF" the ground to fake it. Otherwise he is considered ...
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| Ineligible man downfield | 9/13/2009 |
Q: Situation in OSU-Houston game. 4th & goal for Houston at the OSU 6 in the fourth quarter. ...
A: Dave First and foremost I will explain the rule to you but not make a judgement as whether it was a ...
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| College Football | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I played on the1959 Johns Hopkins team which used the single wing offense.Was that team the last ...
A: Robert, I can't find any data to support that Johns Hopkins was that team the last college team to ...
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| Fumble rule | 7/19/2009 |
Q: Is it a fumble if the ball comes out while the ball carrier is on another player who is on the ...
A: Daniel This is a good question, but the question to ask first is, is the ball live or dead. To ...
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| Walk on | 6/30/2009 |
Q: My son recently lost his D1 football scholarship and is currently enrolled in summer classes at a ...
A: Karen Thanks for your question. There are a few consideration, the first is why is your son going ...
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| Personal foul vs USC | 6/29/2009 |
Q: Here is an interesting one. This came up in the New Zealand vs Australia Junior Test match prior to ...
A: Jared Thanks for the additional information. Technically it was an Unsportsmanlike act. This is a ...
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| Walk-ons and making the cut | 6/28/2009 |
Q: Vic, Currently I am in Afghanistan with the Marines as a Hospital Corpsman. My true passion is ...
A: Patrick Thanks for the question and thank you for serving our country! And thanks for caring for ...
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| Personal foul vs USC | 6/27/2009 |
Q: Here is an interesting one. This came up in the New Zealand vs Australia Junior Test match prior to ...
A: Good Job for being on top of this type of action. Good deadball officiating. A good back judge is ...
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| Walking On in college | 6/25/2009 |
Q: my name is Ogechukwu. I am 18 and a sophomore at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Recently we ...
A: Ogechukwu Go for it! The answer to your quest rests with the coach, however if you have the skills ...
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| Walking-On | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I am a senior high school football player I played I've played varsity football for 2 years my ...
A: Christian Each coaching staff is different as to how they select walk -on and how the conduct their ...
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| fair catch rule in college football | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I would like to know the entire history (from origin to present) of the "fair catch " rule in ...
A: This is a link that might help: ...
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| walk-on kicking | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I am going to attend Coastal Carolina University in fall 2009. Being the dream that i have wanted to ...
A: Jody Don't be affraid to walk on! You give it a chance now and if it doesn't work out this Fall ...
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| Walk On College Football Try outs | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Hey boss, I'm 23 yrs. old and am about to get out of the military. I have been playing football all ...
A: Jonathan First, Thank you for serving this country and giving yourself selflessly for the US. I will ...
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| college football | 5/31/2009 |
Q: What year was the "fair catch" rule implemented in college football?
A: Scott, Great question. It is one of the older rules that has continued through the game, My one ...
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| difference between college levels | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I would like to know which the basic differences between each level of college athletics (D-1, ...
A: Athletic scholarships for undergraduate student-athletes at Division I and Division II schools ...
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| BCS | 5/17/2009 |
Q: Do you think college football will adopt a playoff anytime soon?
A: Jr, Thanks for your question, it is one of the most talked about topics without a clear answer. I ...
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| college football | 5/11/2009 |
Q: What was the name of ODU’s football team when they played the Miami Hurricanes in the early ...
A: Kaprice I believe you are asking about Old Dominion University (ODU) that had a football team until ...
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| making it to the NFL | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I am a sophomore in high school and i have 4 years of experience playing football as a 6ft. 1 ...
A: Malcom The answer to your question of whether you have a chance is - Yes, you do have a chance. ...
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| Illegal Kicks | 3/6/2009 |
Q: What, under the rules of football, is an illegal kick on a kickoff? Can you give me some idea as to ...
A: Nicholas Rules 2-15 and 6-2 govern the illegal kicks on kick offs. I have listed the relevant ...
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| college bare foot kicker | 2/13/2009 |
Q: can you find any info on james gavagan a bare foot kicker in college around 1950 to 1954 thanks ...
A: Bob Can you provide me more information. This is a very broad request, can you please give me more ...
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| Kicking fieldgoals/points after (PAT) | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Is there any NCAA rule requiring some type of kicking tee be used for FG's or PAT or can the ball ...
A: Larry Tees are not permitted for FG or PAT/FG. The ball must be place kicked from the ground. The ...
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| How to become an official | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I LOVE football and want to be a part of it for a long time. I want to know how to become an ...
A: Dan Thank you for your question, below is some information to assist you. I recommend this web ...
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| 1 Point Safety | 1/29/2009 |
Q: Vic, In a previous article you said that is impossible for a team to score just one point. Your ...
A: Greg You are CORRECT! One point may be scored on a safety during a Try - That is the situation ...
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| NCAA at 31? | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I just recently completed my BS at Houston. My dream every day at work has been to play college ...
A: Marcel No it is not necessarily too late to play NCAA football as a grad student. This would be ...
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| Auburn-Florida | 1/13/2009 |
Q: What is the series record Auburn University vs Florida Gators
A: John The SEC forced Auburn to stop playing Florida every year in 2002, when the SEC implemented two ...
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| Touchdown rule for college football | 1/11/2009 |
Q: In Pro ball neither the ball or the player's feet have to touch the endzone--what is the rule in ...
A: The ball must be in player possession when it crosses the goal line and the player must have been ...
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| ineligible man downfield | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have a question stemming from the national championship game between Oklahoma and Florida. Florida ...
A: Richard Great question and you are correct there were linemen 15 yards downfield. I assure you ...
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| Downed punt w/in one yard line | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I have looked everywhere and asked everybody, but I cannot find an answer. You are my last hope. ...
A: Robert I have not been able to find the video clip of the play you describe. I suspect the reason ...
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| clock stoppage | 1/4/2009 |
Q: what is the rule on spiking the ball? Does the clock stop?
A: Joe Spiking the ball by the QB to stop the clock is considered an incomplete pass and it stops the ...
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| Control of ball | 1/3/2009 |
Q: On a fumble recovery, a defensive player uses the ball to help himself up, while having one knee on ...
A: Ryan, I believe this is the play you are asking about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuHR9r26aE4 ...
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| downing of punt | 1/2/2009 |
Q: If the football is "touched" by a member of the NCAA school's punting unit on the three yard line ...
A: I don't understand the question : If the ball is kicked (scrimmage kick / punt) and it is "touched" ...
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| RE: college football overtime interception | 12/31/2008 |
Q: If, in college football overtime, the defending team intercepts a pass and runs it back for a score, ...
A: Dolores You are correct. To score the the defensive team MUST take the ball in player possession ...
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| walking on | 12/18/2008 |
Q: my name is Tommy. I'm currently going to Hillsborough Community College. I'm planning on attending ...
A: Tommy I don't usually answer these type of questions but I believe you are sincere in your pursuit. ...
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| sideways snap | 12/7/2008 |
Q: Is it legal for the center to turn the football sideways (parallel to the LOS) so that he can hold ...
A: Pat No it is not legal to snap the ball sideways. While resting on the ground and before the snap, ...
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| getting notice | 12/6/2008 |
Q: Its shows that you also answer football instruction questions, so here it is. How do I get a coach ...
A: Adam Great question. You chose the right words "how to get a coach to notice you and to give you a ...
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| Tackling | 12/5/2008 |
Q: Is this coach out of touch and wants the opposition punished or should he put more energies into a ...
A: Grant I am not sure what you are referring to in your question. What is under the NCAA Rules? ...
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| Refs | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if referees got paid bonus checks from their conferences based on the success of the ...
A: Scott, Thank you for your question. It is a very good one. But no, football officials do not get ...
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| forward pass | 11/29/2008 |
Q: If a quarterback makes a handoff to a wide out who runs directly right to left after the snap then ...
A: Cory Thanks for your question. A hand off is not considered a forward pass - it is considered ...
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| Visor | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I need to know when the rule was established that you could not wear tinted visors and is this rule ...
A: Marcus It was 2006 when there was a complete prohibition of tinted eye shields. It was implemented ...
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| Rules | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I am a true fan of football and do understand this game more that than most but i still don't ...
A: TY I'd like to follow up with a reply tomorrow to give you a very detailed reply. But to simple ...
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| NCAA football overtime rules | 11/25/2008 |
Q: What is the procedure in college football when the game ends in a tie. Also what happens if there ...
A: Under NCAA Rules there are extra periods played to break ties. The periods are untimed and they ...
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| receiving a punt | 11/24/2008 |
Q: what signals a fair catch by the receiver of the punt
A: Johnny, Thank you for your question about signaling a fair catch. A valid signal for a Fair Catch is ...
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| place kicking rules | 11/23/2008 |
Q: shouldn't there be a penalty for a false start if before the snap the kicker starts to move or takes ...
A: Stuart I need pore information before I can answer your question... Where was the "Kicker" position ...
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| Football Conferences Choosing Game Officials | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I would like to know how game officials are chosen in cases where the teams are not from the same ...
A: JOHN, GREAT QUESTION. Game assignments are make usually by August and given to the conference ...
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| Football Graduate Assistant Openings | 11/18/2008 |
Q: Vic, I am currently pursuing a position as a Graduate Assistant and eventually would like to be a ...
A: Kirk Try this http://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/search.cfm The GA postings for football usually post ...
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| FCS NCAA timeout rules | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I won't give all the details of the game I saw today (Furman vs Ga. Southern). A player on the ...
A: Fred, Thank you for your question. There is no penalty for this act, it is only a violation (no ...
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| Football punting rules | 11/14/2008 |
Q: If a punter mishandles a snap or takes off running because of the pressure on him, and he tucks the ...
A: Ron It is a little of both. It is subjective and objective in nature. The official will afford ...
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| Football punting rules | 11/13/2008 |
Q: If a punter mishandles a snap or takes off running because of the pressure on him, and he tucks the ...
A: Ron, Thanks for your question. The simple way to analyze and understand your play situation is to ...
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| medial hardship waiver | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I have a questions about the waiver and I would greatly appreciate your answer. My daughter got ...
A: Nancy I no longer answer eligibility question. However you need to make sure your daughter's doctor ...
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| ejection for fighting | 11/9/2008 |
Q: Does a player have to sit out the next game when ejected from a game for fighting in the 4th ...
A: Sheri, Thank you for your question. The rules are different for the different levels of football ...
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| Concussion Rules | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I'm hoping you can help me with this question. If a DI college quarterback suffers a concussion in ...
A: FOLLOW UP MIKE, As promised I did some extensive research on your question concerning the return ...
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| unusual signal | 11/3/2008 |
Q: in the oregon state/arizona state game on nov 1,2008 with 00:21 to go and no timeouts the arizona QB ...
A: Jim, Thanks for your question. I believe you describe an action of both palms open in an ...
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| Football career | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Vic, i know that I am sort of young to be asking this question (14 years old in 9th grade), but I ...
A: I would suggest going to a high school with a football team or sign up for a club team. Keep doing ...
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| Information on Collegiate level official | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I am inquiring about information on becoming a college level official. I am trying to assist my ...
A: College Bound, I am getting ready to travel to my game. I will follow up Sunday with this question. ...
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| Ungrounded Free Kicks under NCAA Code | 10/21/2008 |
Q: Vic, Can K catch an ungrounded kickoff that goes beyond R's restraining line? R had anticipated the ...
A: Al K may catch the kick - the restriction is not as broad as under the high school rules, but R can ...
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| FB OT situation | 10/8/2008 |
Q: We had a situation in our conference last Saturday. In OT, Team 1 scores a TD and extra point to go ...
A: Dennis, Didn't I answer this question for you before? Or was it a different Dennis? Yes the score ...
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| defense not playing the ball | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Is it a violation on the defense when the defender doesn't touch the player he is guarding, but does ...
A: Phil Not sure what your are asking. I suspect you are asking about defensive pass interference ...
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| Scrimmage kick | 10/4/2008 |
Q: In an answer to a question that someone else asked, you wrote, "There is no specific distance that ...
A: Michael What I meant in that reply was that to be designated as a long snapper there is no specifici ...
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| playing football | 10/2/2008 |
Q: how old do you have to be until you can go to college? i have put it off for so long i am in ...
A: Chris, The average age of a college student is 18-23 years of age. If you are interested you should ...
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| KICK OFF FORMATION NCAA/HIGH SCHOOL RULES | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I specifically want to know about kick off rules / kicker rules.... for instance: Can any player on ...
A: EQ Thanks for the follow up question. i have spent close to 10 hours reading case books, test ...
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| College Football Overtime | 9/28/2008 |
Q: In overtime the first team to get the ball has a field goal attempt blocked, and then the blocked ...
A: I apologize for the delay but as my profile states, I am an active on field NCAA football official ...
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| KICK OFF FORMATION NCAA/HIGH SCHOOL RULES | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I specifically want to know about kick off rules / kicker rules.... for instance: Can any player on ...
A: EQ, LET ME TAKE SOME TIME TO GO BACK AND REVIEW AND RESEARCH THE NATIONAL FEDERATION CASE BOOKS AND ...
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| all-americans | 9/22/2008 |
Q: Has there ever been a 4 year first team all-american in college football. And if so who are they
A: Andrew, Yes, there are Three I am aware of - I am aware of the following three 4 year first team ...
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| JUCO walk-on hopeful... | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I'm a 6'1 1/2, 190 lb WR/DB preferably WR...From Florida, and due to personal issues/grades had to ...
A: Dakota, The first thing you need to do is contact the Jr. College's admission office and apply. As ...
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| General | 9/12/2008 |
Q: What is the meaning of not enough men on the line of scrimmage? How far off the line is considered ...
A: Glen, The rules require that there be at least seven [7] players on the line of scrimmage for the ...
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| Motion | 9/8/2008 |
Q: Winnek, I was just what is the maximum number of players you can send into motion at one time. ...
A: Gary, I am very glad to hear you have started your coaching career. I am sure you will learn a lot ...
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| Pass completion | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I am watching the Miami Vs. Florida game 9/6/08 and a player caught the ball, landing out of ...
A: David I did not see the game, I was working my own game. Yes a player must maintain control of the ...
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| football scoring | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Was there a game played where te team behind received the kick and got the ball again ?
A: Yes there were many games. The rules have evolved but the original rules required that the ...
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| Walk on opportunity possible | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Sir, I am a US Military Professional. I will retire in 3 years at age 38. I have not attended ...
A: Barlow Yes you may walk-on. Since you have not attended college and have not used your eligibility ...
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| Overtime | 8/5/2008 |
Q: If in overtime the first team to get possession throws an interception, lets say on 2nd down, and ...
A: Ryan To answer your question The Offensive team (Team A) does not get a new series {set of downs} ...
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| One foot rule | 7/15/2008 |
Q: If a receiver is in the air, catches and controls the football, then lands with one foot in, one ...
A: Bob Thanks for the question. Quick answer - it is an incomplete pass per rules 2-2-7-c,e & 7-3-7. ...
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| location of 30 second clock | 6/24/2008 |
Q: is there any rule saying what the location of the 30 second clock should be on the field?
A: Ernest, Thank you for your question. The simple answer is Yes - the play clock is to be positioned ...
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| Summer Workout Program | 6/20/2008 |
Q: we are trying to help a young man get ready to play college football in August. He will be playing ...
A: Kelli You two are so correct, he needs to be in shape (strength & conditioned) when he shows up to ...
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| grey shirting | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what the rules are for grey shirting? Mainly if you play you freshman year, but ...
A: Jon Grayshirt is a newer term coined by the media and is applied to the "prospect student athlete" ...
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| getting to play college football | 6/6/2008 |
Q: my names Andres and i play tight end.i just finished my freshman year in high school.i am 5'11 and a ...
A: Andres, Thanks for the question. To play college football the first thing you must do is to have ...
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| Football rules question | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I would like to ask your interpretation on some rules for High School Football and or College: a) ...
A: Mike Thanks for the questions, The clock rules are different for college and high school football. ...
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| substitution rules in 1939 | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I am writing a novel that takes place in 1939. What I have read about the substitution rule, for ...
A: Tom From 1922 to 1940 all "players withdrawn during the first half may not return until the second ...
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| football | 5/2/2008 |
Q: i am 14 years old and i am doing a career project and i wanted to know how can you get into the ...
A: Josten I am more than happy to provide you with information but I need more information before I can ...
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| walk on | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I've never had the opportunity to play football but always wanted to play. I played rugby briefly ...
A: Ben There are many coaches who will give you a chance. If you have talent and can be an asset to ...
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| Div 1 College Football Substitution Rules | 4/5/2008 |
Q: What year did the NCAA require players to play both offense and defense? What changes and in what ...
A: GARY HOPE THIS INFORMATION WAS HELPFUL. IF THERE IS ANYOTHER INFORMATION I CAN ASSIST YOU WITH ...
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| quarterback camps | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I have a son going into his senior season at quarterback. We would like to see where the best camps ...
A: John As I advised you previously, as an expert in the field of Football Instruction, I do not make ...
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| Rutgers Football | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I actually have 2 questions 1) Is there a limit to the number of home games a team can play in a ...
A: JOHN HERE IS SOME MORE FOLLOW UP INFO. IT IS TAKEN FROM THE NCAA AND SHOWS THE EXSPENSES AND ...
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| 1958 college all stars v det lions. | 3/7/2008 |
Q: who were the players for the all star college team?
A: Jerry I could not locate a roster in my library or on line. However I hope the following helps you. ...
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| college football footage | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if there was a website that I could go to and see the 1916 college football game ...
A: Trey This is the 1916 game there were not known movie cameras at the game at the game. The game ...
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| playin college football | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Gerard M. 19. Are you familiar with the JC's and small Dll and Dlll schools in texas? I am 5'10 170 ...
A: Gerard, The most import thing is that you get an education. Remember you are going to college to ...
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| D3 football | 2/25/2008 |
Q: How difficult is it to walk onto a D3 football program? I've been playing 3 years and play for a ...
A: Fred Thanks for the question. "How difficult is it to walk onto a D3 football program" is a loaded ...
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| Overtime Penalty Rules | 2/18/2008 |
Q: This is the given scenario and we were unable to interpret the rules to find out what would happen, ...
A: Jon This falls play situation falls under the unfair tactics Rule (9-2-3) and has two possible ...
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| Post-Change-Of-Possession Overtime Penatlies | 2/14/2008 |
Q: This is the given scenario and we were unable to interpret the rules to find out what would happen, ...
A: This is a Rule 9 unfair tactics penalty. The referee will likely award a TD to Team B. Since this ...
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| Officiating Career | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Do you have any advice on how I would get started on training as a football referee? I reside in the ...
A: FOLLOW -UP PETER, I JUST RECEIVED WORD THIS MORNING FROM ANOTHER CONTACT THAT THE PERSON TO CONTACT ...
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| WALK ON | 2/7/2008 |
Q: OK im a senior in Milton Fl. I have a choice to play Football at Huntingdon college in Al. or i can ...
A: Eric Congratulations. Makes sure all your academic paper work is sent to the school timely and ...
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| kicking | 2/4/2008 |
Q: i have 2 years left on college and i am really interested in playing American Football, just ...
A: Yane I have not forgotten about you. There is a kicking coach in Australia (John Smith in ...
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| Courted, but no promise | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I was being "courted" by a college for long snapping, nothing in writing though. I was just ...
A: Steve, Thanks for the question. Whether you should walk on can only be answered by you. If you ...
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| D3 Visors | 1/29/2008 |
Q: i was wondering, like our young canadian friend, the exact rules for wearing a visor in division 3 ...
A: Devin Yes the rule applies to all divisions of NCAA Football. I believe the photo you refer to was ...
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| D3 Visors | 1/28/2008 |
Q: i was wondering, like our young canadian friend, the exact rules for wearing a visor in division 3 ...
A: Devin You may wear a clear non tinted visor/eye shield under NCAA rules. The NCAA football playing ...
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| Football Gray Shirt | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I understand Grey Shirting a little. Does the athlete receive athletic scholarship money for the ...
A: Bert Thank you for your question. Your question is slightly outside my area of expertise and is not ...
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| One last walk on question... | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I am truly sorry for beating a dead horse here, but I feel my future may depend upon the answer of ...
A: Jason Please make 2 appointments. The first to talk with the football office to see if they will let ...
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| Field Goals | 1/22/2008 |
Q: If team A kicks a field goal on first down and its blocked by team b, and the ball does not cross ...
A: Thomas Thank you for your question. The quick answer: No the clock does not continue to run. A ...
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| regulation size of NFL & COLLEGE football | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me what is the regulation size for a college football and an NFL football? Thank ...
A: Stacy, My expertise is in the NCAA Rules and not the NFL rules. The following information ...
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| Walking on | 1/19/2008 |
Q: 43 vert 42'1/2 bench was 225 12 times my height is 6'1 weight is 230 i was amazed i just i couldnt ...
A: Mitch, The fact that you were in the Navy and you are 22 should present no problems for you. You ...
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| Walking on | 1/18/2008 |
Q: 43 vert 42'1/2 bench was 225 12 times my height is 6'1 weight is 230 i was amazed i just i couldnt ...
A: Mitch If you have the desire to walk on and "try" you should go for it, but if it is only to win a ...
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| College Eligibility | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I have been trying to figure out the rules about athletic eligibility years. And i have found that ...
A: The simple answer is it depends on the level you will be competing at (NCAA Div. 1 BSC, FCS; II; ...
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| Out of bounds spot | 1/14/2008 |
Q: If I understand the rules correctly, when a player is running with the football and steps out of ...
A: Josh The out of bounds spot is there the ball becomes dead and the forward progress spot is. A ...
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| walk on to football team | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I was recently thinking about trying to walk onto the University of Delaware's football team. I come ...
A: Jason The simple answer is yes. I encourage any athlete who has the skill and desire to play a ...
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| Average Junior Season | 1/4/2008 |
Q: Mr. Winnek my junior season was average I had limited plays as a second-string Tightend, but was ...
A: Xavier The short answer is Yes it is possible! At this point you need to market yourself to the ...
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| Graduate college football? | 1/4/2008 |
Q: to give you a brief description about my story, I played football in high school for only a year. ...
A: Bob There is no one answer to your questions. The odds are against you of getting a scholarship and ...
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| To be a Football referee | 1/2/2008 |
Q: What do you recommend to do to start training to be a Football Referee in the Los Angeles/Long Beach ...
A: Kevin: The California Football Officials Association and the Southern California Collegiate ...
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| div II ? | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I was wondering other then the cactus bowl are there anymore d2 all star games still to play?
A: Brian The only All Star game presently played for Div. II is the Cactus Bowl and the Aztec Bowl for ...
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| 1947 all star game | 12/6/2007 |
Q: A good friend of mines dad Ray Ramsey played in the 1947 all star game and later went on to play for ...
A: Tim This is a stats research question - a little out of my field but here is some info I found: ...
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| Penalty when there is a review | 12/4/2007 |
Q: What is the official policy on penalty calls on plays that end up being reviewed? For example if a ...
A: David Excellent question. It is not addressed directly on point as you indicate but I believe there ...
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| Possible Fifth Down? | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I was watching the USC-UCLA game the other day and noticed something I thought weird. On the last ...
A: Joe, Thanks for the question. There is no loss of down for OPI Rule 7-3-8-b Penalty for OPI is 15 ...
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| forward progress stopped | 12/2/2007 |
Q: after reading your forward progress stopped it gave me a better insite as to what it really means. ...
A: Tara Thanks for the question. I would have to see the play to give you a proper analysis as to when ...
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| College football official salaries | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Can you give me an idea of how much college officials are paid for their work? I would be curious ...
A: Chris Thanks for the question. The Game fee varies from conference to conference and level to ...
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| Roughing the kicker | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I read your answer on this but that leads to another question. When the kicker starts running with ...
A: Watson Excellent question and one that has been struggled with and a source of concern for officials ...
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| College Football coaching | 11/29/2007 |
Q: So, I am trying to find all the Graduate Assistant positions available in the sport of College ...
A: Christopher The best resource for finding published GA positions is in the "NCAA News", it is the ...
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| Snapping distances on punts, field goals... | 11/28/2007 |
Q: How far does the long-snapper have to snap the ball to the holder/punter on a field goal ...
A: Evan There is no specific distance that the snapper "has to be" to long snap the ball; HOWEVER, for ...
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| Overtime rules | 11/26/2007 |
Q: In overtime if a team blocks a field goal can it be returned for a TD thus ending the game. Also if ...
A: Gary, Thank you for your question about extra-periods/Over Time. To simply answer it: Yes, a FG ...
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| AR vs. LSU | 11/26/2007 |
Q: What year did AR vs. LSU play where game ended in 0 to 0 and was dubbed the Ice Bowl?
A: Charlie This question is a bit out of my expertise as it is more of a trivia question. I do not ...
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| Trick play | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I coach Jr. Pee Wee football in California. We follow the CIF High scool rules. We have a wrong ...
A: Kevin, Thanks for the question, Sorry for the delay in my reply, I was traveling this Thanksgiving ...
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| college football | 11/25/2007 |
Q: on a punt if the ball hits the receiving teams player and the ball bounces into the endzone and is ...
A: Doug Glad the answer was helpful. Thanks for the rating- you kind of killed me on the rating for ...
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| College Overtime | 11/24/2007 |
Q: Just watched LSU vs Ark. First OT, LSU got ball 1st. 2nd OT, Ark got ball first. 3rd OT, Ark got ...
A: Jim Thanks for the question, Sorry for the delay in my reply, I was traveling this Thanksgiving and ...
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| college football overtime | 11/23/2007 |
Q: can the defending team run a fumble or interception back for a touchdown during overtime in college ...
A: Dennis, Thanks for the question, Sorry for the delay in my reply, I was traveling this Thanksgiving ...
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| football requirements | 11/22/2007 |
Q: How old is too old to tryout for quarterback position? I'm a leader,tougher than a box of rocks,and ...
A: Provided you still have eligibility you are not too old. Mal Dixon who played for a small college ...
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| Semi-Pro to College | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I am a 21 year old college student at a community college. My school does not have a football team ...
A: Louis, It depends. If it is truly semi-pro you are being paid and now you ca not be eligible under ...
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| Officials Camps | 11/19/2007 |
Q: Next year will be my 6th year in NFHS football (in TN)and I am wanting to move up the ladder to work ...
A: Mike Congratulation on completing your 5th season! Hope you enjoy officiating I can see you are ...
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| Toe Drag Rule | 11/12/2007 |
Q: This question arises out of the Shipley catch in the Tech/UT game this weekend. My understanding is ...
A: John Thanks for the question. I am not sure where you get your information on this so called "Toe ...
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| Illegal Block in the Back | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Scenario: Team A 1st and 10, runs the ball, 15 yards into the run a block in the back occurs, the ...
A: Without the exact yardlines I can not bet totally certain the enforcement is correct. Is The ...
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| ejection | 11/11/2007 |
Q: does a player have to sit out the following game after being ejected in CFB?
A: Devan It depends. It depends on what the foul was that caused the ejection and when the ejection ...
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| Reviewing Plays | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I saw two college games last week where the referee ruled the player stepped out. When it went to ...
A: John Sorry for the delay in my reply I am at the peak of my busy season on and off the field. Rule ...
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| Chop blocking | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Can you please explain the chop block rule and if chop blocking is ever legal? I always thought it ...
A: Shane I am about to travel for my college game this weekend. I will return Sunday and try to answer ...
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| No Huddle with 12 men on the field | 11/6/2007 |
Q: Can the offense no huddle, send 12 men to the line, offense is set, and the last minute send a ...
A: Greg Thank you for your question and the video link. This play is an example of an "illegal ...
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| LSU vs. Bama Penalty - Simulating a Snap | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I don't know if you saw the play but LSU was at 4th and one. In an attempt to draw the Defense ...
A: John Thanks for the question. Below I have attached the You tube link for the play you question. ...
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| recent question on forward progress | 11/5/2007 |
Q: Regarding the recent question of "During the Purdue-Penn State game, a Purdue receiver stepped ...
A: Tom I tried to find a clip on You Tube of this play and could not. You indicated the receiver was ...
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| Clock stoppage | 11/3/2007 |
Q: During the Purdue-Penn State game, a Purdue receiver stepped out-of-bounds late in the game in an ...
A: FOLLOW UP MIKE: I just spoke to another official from the MidWest who saw the game and if we are ...
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| Player down -- dead ball? | 10/29/2007 |
Q: NFHS Rules -- The quarterback, in the process of being tackled, places his hand (and the ball) on ...
A: Kyle, For the the ball to be declared dead and The runner to be deemed down any part of his body ...
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| Definition of a Gray Shirt | 10/28/2007 |
Q: What is the definition of a sports gray shirt?
A: Steve Thank you for your question. Your question is slightly outside my area of expertise and is ...
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| review of punt miscall in Cal-ASU game | 10/28/2007 |
Q: Isn't one of the purposes of the press box review of a call on the field to correct the official's ...
A: Rick Thank you for the question. I am still following up with the crew on this situation. I ...
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| further info on holder's knee on ground please... | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Recently, you addressed the question regarding whether or not a holder is "down" when he receives a ...
A: Jerry The NCAA Rule is different and more "liberal" than the National Federation High School rule. ...
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| Team needs? | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Hey Vic, I'm going to try out for either Temple, Penn State, or Louisville. I want to know how can ...
A: Jamele Temple's Football Office info" Head Football Coach Al Golden P: (215) 204-0855 E: ...
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| recovery of a muffed catch | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I saw a call thursday night during the USF/Rutgers game that I had never heard of in watching ...
A: John Great question and thanks for clearing up the situation. So, I take it the kick first touched ...
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| recovery of a muffed catch | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I saw a call thursday night during the USF/Rutgers game that I had never heard of in watching ...
A: John thanks for the additional information. Let me break down your play step by step. To analyze ...
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| Extra Point End of Regulation | 10/21/2007 |
Q: If the game is out of reach and a team scores a touchdown at the end of regulation with no time ...
A: Randy Thank you for your question. The answer to your question is No; the scoring team will not be ...
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| recovery of a muffed catch | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I saw a call thursday night during the USF/Rutgers game that I had never heard of in watching ...
A: John Thank you for your question. I have not seen this play that you describe but suspect it was on ...
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| safety or touchback | 10/20/2007 |
Q: Team A throws a pass that is intercepted in the endzone by Team B. The intercepting player on Team ...
A: Jeremy Thanks for the question. I happened to have seen the play you are questioning in the OU vs. ...
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| Extra Point question | 10/20/2007 |
Q: In a Texas high school football game (NCAA football rules), Team A lines up for the extra point ...
A: Tom Thanks for the question. Team A has a choice it can decline the foul and Kick Off or it may ...
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| kicking possession. | 10/19/2007 |
Q: if team A kicks the football(punt or f/g) and the kick is blocked, but recovered by the kicking ...
A: Joey Very good question but I need some specific additional information to answer this question, ...
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| Is it a first down | 10/17/2007 |
Q: If a player catches a ball beyond the first down marker, is then struck by a defender causing him to ...
A: Jeff If there is a catch and fumble and not an incomplete pass, then the play as you describe is not ...
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| illegal touching ,, | 10/16/2007 |
Q: illegal touching by a, is it loss of down in ncaa
A: Leonard I need more information as to what type of illegal touching. You question "does illegal ...
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| Football Visors | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I Want To Know If I Can Wear A Dark visor (20% Gray) In High school Football I London Ontario Canada ...
A: Travis My expertise is with American Football rules, not Canadian football rules. If you follow the ...
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| NCAA Fake Field Goal | 10/5/2007 |
Q: the Play is from LSU - South Carolina. Fake FG from LSU. Scores TD from Colt David. Why was the ...
A: Andreas Thank you for your question Why is a Holder not down by contact when the Ball in Possession ...
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| diploma | 10/4/2007 |
Q: can you play college football if you dont have a high school diploma and just a ged
A: Kevin Remember playing college football is secondary to going to college. These are student ...
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| Extra Point | 10/3/2007 |
Q: Can the defense recover a fumble during a try for an exra point and advance it (95 yards) and score ...
A: Nick, The answer is No. Under National Federation rules the conversion ends and the ball is dead ...
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| football dimensions | 10/1/2007 |
Q: do you happen to the volume of an official NFL football and its length, not its circumference, but ...
A: This is out side my expertise as it pertains to the NFL. I am a college and high school football ...
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| ncca ruling | 9/29/2007 |
Q: My question is simple do all college football teams play for one championship (NCCA) or do they play ...
A: Tom There is no one NCAA championship. The NCAA has 4 levels of football (Div. III; Div. II; Div. ...
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| Safety or touchback? | 9/26/2007 |
Q: This happened on the weekend of our local gridiron game here in Canberra, Australia. The refs here ...
A: Shane Thanks for the question. It is a safety. What put the ball through the endzone - the kick. ...
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| college rules | 9/25/2007 |
Q: You said that it is illegal for players to have tinted visors, is this a new rule because I remember ...
A: Alec Yes the rule is newly revised to prohibit any tinting or coloring on a visor without exception. ...
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| medical red shirt. | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I could not find the rules and regulations for a medical. red shirt.I am a huge Iowa fan and 2 of ...
A: Brad A “medical red shirt” is not an official NCAA term, but the term is used when a student-athlete ...
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| SC vs LSU fake kick | 9/24/2007 |
Q: In college ball, the player is considered down and the play over when the in possession player's ...
A: Jim Thank you for your question. The play is legal. The reason is because of Rule 4-1-3(b, ...
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| Playing College Football | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I played high school football for 4 years my senior year i seperated both of my shoulders and I ...
A: CODY First, no it is not too late and yes being a long snapper is a great help. First you need to ...
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| What divison college should i look at? | 9/18/2007 |
Q: i am a senior at my high school and i have played football for over 7 years. i am 18 years old i ...
A: Vinnie I need more information before I can give you an answer. You have not provided me with the ...
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| forward pass | 9/16/2007 |
Q: Is it legal to have two forward passes on the same play even if both occur behind the line of ...
A: Butch I just saw this question in the general pool. Hope you don't mind me answering it. No there ...
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| Rules | 9/13/2007 |
Q: A question about Rules: The ball carrier is advancing the ball he has broken a tackle and is ...
A: Bill I just noticed this question in the general question pool. If you ever have a rules question ...
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| LOOSING A YEAR OF ELIGBILITY | 9/1/2007 |
Q: last NIGHT OUR KICKER WENT DOWN IN PRACTICE. SO MY SON WHO WAS GOING TO RED SHIRT, AND IS NOT A ...
A: Louis First and foremost congratulations to you and your son. How proud you must be of your son to ...
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| out of bounds spot | 8/9/2007 |
Q: (OK) one question to NCAA Rules. Where is the spot of the ball after it went out of bounds. 1. ...
A: Andi I need more information if you want to answer , your questions are a bit incomplete. you need ...
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| out of bounds | 8/3/2007 |
Q: If a player catches a pass and has one foot in bounds and one foot out of bounds at the exact moment ...
A: Tim Thank you for your question. No; it is considered an incomplete pass. The receiver is ...
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| Try outs | 7/31/2007 |
Q: What would be the best way to inquire; or who would be best person to contact in regards to getting ...
A: Fran The best way is to contact the head coach or the men's athletic director or Eric Johnson - ...
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| football | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I understand that tinted visors are illegal equipment in college football (I play Division III) ...
A: Preston No there is no loop hole the National Association of Athletic Trainers has influence the ...
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| Help inTN | 7/2/2007 |
Q: Hey Vic! Jusy curious if you found out anything In Tennessee that could help me get on the right ...
A: Scot I have not forgotten about you! I have been e-mailing and leaving messages with people in ...
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| NCAA RULES REGARDING TRIPPING | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I am a kicker playing NCAA football rules in Australia. We are using NCAA 2006 rules. I have been ...
A: John There is not term in NCAA football known as "Assault" - no rule uses such a term. Second you ...
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| What is a college football walk-on? | 6/23/2007 |
Q: What is a college football walk-on and what does it mean when a person tries out, but reportedly ...
A: Brittney The term walk-on is used in sports, particularly American college athletics, to describe ...
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| defensive 12 man rule | 6/18/2007 |
Q: Can a defensive team be called for 12 men on the field before the offense snapsthe ball? ANSWER: ...
A: Illegal substitution is a dead ball five yard foul and will be called if there are more than 11 ...
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| officiating clinics | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I am having trouble finding clinics to go beyond what the state offers(requires) to call pop-warner ...
A: Rusty, There are several Excellent Football Officiating Camps through out the US. I am familiar ...
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| BCS verse playoff | 3/24/2007 |
Q: What type of playoff format would you be backing here? It sounds like a pretty big size scheme if ...
A: Stephen This question seeks a subjective reply and I'm not sure my opinion holds much weight as an ...
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| gray shirt | 3/16/2007 |
Q: I would like to know if an athlete gray shirts in the fall if it is legal for the student to take ...
A: Joni, I am following up to your question and wondering if Mark Rountree (OSU Director of ...
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| coaching | 2/20/2007 |
Q: i would like to know what doe's it take to become a football coach , what i mean by that is there ...
A: Samir, I am about to catch a flight for a business trip. I will follow up later with more of an ...
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| substitution on offense | 1/16/2007 |
Q: Is it legal to huddle with just 10 men and at the last couple or 3 seconds send in the 11th player ...
A: Mickey, Yes it is legal. The rule prohibits breaking the huddle with more than 11 players. Now you ...
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| Working the chains | 1/9/2007 |
Q: Who are the persons working the chains during games? How would one go about getting more ...
A: Ernest, Thank you for your question. The home team provides the chains and chain crew. 1. The chain ...
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| Tackle eligible | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I believe you have to report your tackle eligible to the referee, The real question is if I would ...
A: Under NCAA & Federation rules you do NOT have to report a tackle eligible on each play. However it ...
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| USC touchdown or not in 2007 Rose Bowl? | 1/9/2007 |
Q: Just for clarification, I saw an earlier message which referred to contact with someone who does ...
A: FOLLOW UP REPLY clarification - The question involved a receiver from USC whose feet were NOT on the ...
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| USC touchdown or not in 2007 Rose Bowl? | 1/9/2007 |
Q: During the 2007 Rose Bowl, a USC player caught the football in the air, had clear possession, was ...
A: Aly, Thank you for your question. For there to be a "catch" the USC player must possess the ball ...
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| College Football officiating | 12/8/2006 |
Q: One otherIt is a goal of mine to eventually officiate in the Southeastern or Atlantic Coast ...
A: FOLLOW-UP REPLY Mike, When to start applying the college conferences is somewhat subjective. ...
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| College Football officiating | 12/7/2006 |
Q: Mr. Winnek, I will be officiating football starting in 2007 for my state's high school football ...
A: Mike, First welcome to officiating. We can always use good officials. Age 23 is the perfect age to ...
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| Pay for Big 10 & MAC football officials and minor bowl games | 12/5/2006 |
Q: see subject
A: Bill. I have not forgotten about you I just have not had a response from my contacts. Bowl ...
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| incomplete pass vs fumble | 12/5/2006 |
Q: An Auburn fan and I (a Gator fan) are wondering about the official rule on incomplete pass vs ...
A: Marcia, The key element to understanding whether the pass was a "catch and fumble" or an incomplete ...
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| Overtime rules | 12/4/2006 |
Q: Is there a limit to the number of overtimes that can be played in a collegiate game? Can you ...
A: Lynne, Sure no problem. First, there is no limit to the number of overtime periods in a game. When ...
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| I read your qualifications! You are the man! | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I am a 39 year old mom of twins in East TN-also w/prior aspirations of a law degree (had a full ...
A: Gina, Thank you for your questions. A true fan of the game. 1. The simple difference between ...
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| Special Teams | 11/27/2006 |
Q: When a team is punting the ball and the center snaps the ball to the punter, the defensive lineman ...
A: Colin, Thank you for your question. I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. You ask a good question. ...
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| Pass interference/interception | 11/25/2006 |
Q: UT/UK game today (11/25/06) had a play where the TN defender played the ball all the way through the ...
A: Terry, Thank you for your question. I hope you had a good Thanksgiving and enjoyed so good football ...
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| Overtime | 11/22/2006 |
Q: During overtime the ball is placed on the 20 yard line and the team is give ONLY 4 chances to get ...
A: Melissa I hope this answered your question and you have a good understanding of OT. Take care, ...
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| NCAA officiating | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I am a PIAA high school football official with 7 years experience in doing games from youth level ...
A: Myles, Thanks for your question. I hope your season is going well. First you need to contact ...
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| pass interferance | 11/21/2006 |
Q: During the Ohio State, Michigan game 11/18, Ohio State was called for a pass interferance call. ...
A: The Pass interference rules in college require there be contact. The fact that the DB did not play ...
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| Running into the kicker penalty | 11/19/2006 |
Q: During the Kansas/Kansas State game a Personal foul "Roughing the Kicker" was made by the ...
A: Todd, Thank you for your question, it is an excellent one. First understand Rule 9-1-3 that governs ...
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| Pass interference | 11/18/2006 |
Q: Is it legal for a DB to bump/hit a rec. during the rec's route if the QB has not yet thrown the ...
A: Greg I hope this answered your question and you have a good understandingDPI and the bump and run ...
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| college football | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I actually go to a college right now, i think i am fast enough, i mean i think there might be room ...
A: Eddie, To answer you question as to "what else there is for (you) to play an for an organized ...
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| overtime | 11/12/2006 |
Q: when did college football start using overtime? i saw and espn classic game between auburn and ...
A: Rob, The NCAA started experimenting with Overtime in 1992 and then in 1994 it was available for ...
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| question LOU vs RUT | 11/10/2006 |
Q: Rutgers receiver goes 70 plus yards and the UL player catches up and strips the receiver of the ball ...
A: There is no foul. The ball is declared dead by rule when any out of bounds players touches the ...
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| high school football | 11/10/2006 |
Q: Last week at my son's high school game in SC, a fair catch was signaled on a punt. The receiving ...
A: Eric, Don't know what to tell you. As you describe it it would be a Dead Ball personal foul 15 ...
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| college football | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I'm interested in playing for a division 1 football team. I go to a school right now that has not ...
A: Eddie, First find the college you are going to attend then contact their coach and ask him what you ...
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| College Football Overtime | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I have a question and maybe you can answer it. If the team with the ball first commit a turnover, ...
A: Yes I can answer it and YES is the answer to your question. In Extra Periods/Over time (OT) each ...
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| Pass Interference/Ilegal Contact | 11/2/2006 |
Q: Can a defensive lineman drop back into pass coverage and then put a hit on an eligible receiver just ...
A: The restriction for DPI begins when the legal forward pass crosses the LOS. Also a defensive player ...
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| Roster limits - D1 | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I don't believe there's a roster limit for home games, but is there a limit as to the number of ...
A: John, I was just advised it is done on a conference by conference basis the vast majority limit ...
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| punting | 10/28/2006 |
Q: LOS: team A's 12-yard line. Team A punts the ball, but the punter almost whiffs the ball, barely ...
A: The ball may be advanced by either team. This is a scrimmage kick behind the LOS [the ball never ...
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| blocked punt | 10/28/2006 |
Q: What is the ruling on a blocked punt that does not get to the line of scrimmage but is muffed by the ...
A: I believe you are asking about the kicking team's right to advance a scrimmage kick behind thee line ...
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| pass interference penalty | 10/27/2006 |
Q: What year did DPI change from oint of infraction to 15 yards
A: Marlin, thanks for the question. I am only able to give you a partial answer. My resource book ...
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| Penalty question | 10/21/2006 |
Q: On 4th down and 10 from the 13 the receiver is held by the defensive back while in the endzone and ...
A: David thenak Holding of an eligible pass receiver on a legal forward pass play where the ball ...
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| Pass Interference-face guarding and looking back | 10/13/2006 |
Q: After quickly reading the NCAA football rule handbook, I could not find face guarding or a rule ...
A: Travis, Thank you for your question. Under the NCAA Rule 7-3-8 c there must be contact beyond the ...
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| ground cause fumble? | 10/12/2006 |
Q: Victor- thanks. If the ballcarrier uses the ball to regain balance while maintaining possession, is ...
A: Tom, Thanks for the follow up question. I like your mind and thought process. I want my follow up ...
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| ground cause fumble? | 10/10/2006 |
Q: If runner dives and the ball hits the field before any body part, then pops loose, is it deadball? ...
A: Tom, Thanks for your question. The rule cite you seek is: NCAA Football Rule 4-1-3(b),(k);2-2-5. ...
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| Youth Football Question | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I coach youth football in the OCJAAF League in Southern California. We are told that the CIF rules ...
A: Douglas, Thank you for your question. I am not sure what modifications you are using. However ...
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| college referees | 10/7/2006 |
Q: LSU VS. FLORIDA, Holding call against LSU Offensive Lineman calling a touchdown back....show me ...
A: First and foremost, questions and answers generated to me and from me are to be serious and ...
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| College Football Referees | 10/7/2006 |
Q: How much do college football referees get paid per game? Do they get paid more if the game is ...
A: No they do not get paid any more money if the game is a TV game. The game fee varies from ...
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| H.S. Football Offical's calls | 10/7/2006 |
Q: When an Official throws a flag it is because there was a foul. However, as a mom, I would like to ...
A: Holly, I will answer more fully Monday - I am about to leave the hotel for my college pre-game ...
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| Field Goal | 10/3/2006 |
Q: A Team attempts a field goal. The ball hits the Cross Bar and goes through. Is it good or no good? ...
A: Tom, Thank you for your question. I apologize for the delay in my response, I did not notice I had a ...
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| ncaa div 1 qualifications | 10/2/2006 |
Q: I wanted to know what a school has to do to become div. 1 A football team?
A: Andrew I am probably going to give you more information than you want but the requirements are ...
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| Block Punt Question | 10/2/2006 |
Q: Is a blocked punt that still travels beyond the line of scrimmage act as a regular punt? Therefore, ...
A: Andy, Thank you for your questions regarding punts. I did not see the play you are describing, but ...
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| downing of a punted ball near the goaline | 9/30/2006 |
Q: on a punt, if a player on the punting team lets the ball cross the goaline and is standing in the ...
A: The kicking team my gain possession of a scrimmage kick/punt As soon as the kicking team gains ...
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| overtime rules | 9/24/2006 |
Q: At the end of the Alabama/Arkansaw game in overtime the Al rulling back went down appearing to ...
A: Brian, Thanks for your question. I apoligize for my delay in answering it - I was away working a ...
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| penalty for illegal man down field on a pass play | 9/24/2006 |
Q: What is the penalty for an illegal man downfield on a pass play....Is there a loss of down imposed?
A: I apoligize for my delay in answering it - I was away working a game myself this weekend and then on ...
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| College football rules | 9/24/2006 |
Q: Here's a an example to illustrate my question about college football rules: The team on offense is ...
A: I apoligize for my delay in answering it - I was away working a game myself this weekend and then on ...
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| College football rules. | 9/23/2006 |
Q: Vic; What ARE the new timing rules that make the game shorter? Rodney Ott.
A: I will answer the question more completely Monday when I return. In brief the new timing rules that ...
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| Pass INterference | 9/22/2006 |
Q: OK forgive my ignorance....if the Auburn players was not guilty of pass interference becuase the ...
A: J, Thanks for your question. I apoligize for my delay in answering it - I was away working a game ...
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| Officials camps | 9/22/2006 |
Q: I am trying to get info about upcoming camps so I can get noticed and make it to the college ranks. ...
A: Clay, Thanks for your question. I apoligize for my delay in answering it - I was away working a ...
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| Final follow up for Auburn / LSU | 9/21/2006 |
Q: OK, I appoligize for my strong language about doubting the officials integrity. That was wrong. ...
A: If that still photograph were the only evidence of the play I would opine that the ball was ...
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| Follow Up to LSU / Auburn Question | 9/20/2006 |
Q: Question Did you happen to catch this game? LSU was facing fourth-and-8 from Auburn's 31 with 2:43 ...
A: Judson, Thank you for the video clips. First and foremost "the fix" was not on and I assure you ...
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| Offensive Penalty | 9/19/2006 |
Q: The penalty was aiding the runner and if I understand correctly , the game should have been over and ...
A: Billy, Helping the runner is a 5 yard foul (Rule 9-1). If penalty is declined then the score stands. ...
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| Offensive Penalty | 9/19/2006 |
Q: One (1) second on clock (time left in game). Oppoent ball on your one (1) yard line. Ball is snapped ...
A: Billy, I am an NCAA rules expert and answer those questions. If you give me a couple days I'll ...
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| LSU / Auburn Game | 9/19/2006 |
Q: Did you happen to catch this game? LSU was facing fourth-and-8 from Auburn's 31 with 2:43 left, ...
A: Judson, I have already answered this question for you. here is my answer: Thanks for the question. ...
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| football | 9/18/2006 |
Q: whats illegal touching in football
A: Jon I will explain it in depth in a day. I am inindated with questions regarding the Orego vs. ...
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| LSU/Auburn Pass Interference Call | 9/18/2006 |
Q: Did you happen to catch this game? LSU was facing fourth-and-8 from Auburn's 31 with 2:43 left, ...
A: Judson, Thanks for the question. No I did not see the game. I've been trying to find video of the ...
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| Kickoffs | 9/18/2006 |
Q: At my morning coffee table, I made the statement that a kickoff , either opening the game or ...
A: Charles, A receiver may fair catch any Free Kick (Kick off) or Scrimmage Kick (Punt or place kick) ...
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| college football | 9/18/2006 |
Q: can any play now be reviewed in college football? i was told a team can have any play reviewed, ...
A: DJ, No penalties can not be reviewed per Rule 12-3-1. The following are the only type of reviewable ...
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| place to send a complaint to NCAA football | 9/17/2006 |
Q: While watching the OU vs.Oregon game yesterday, I saw undoubted mistakes on the part of officials ...
A: Ron, Thanks for your question. I understand your concern. This is still a dynamic issue in the ...
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| What's up with the refs in Oregon? | 9/17/2006 |
Q: It's not like I'm rooting for OU here, but those have to be some of the worst calls I have ever seen ...
A: Follow-up: Pacific 10 commissioner Tom Hansen will review the onside kick and pass interference ...
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| did you see this | 9/16/2006 |
Q: Did you see the Oregan vs Oklahoma matchup in Eugene? The last 2 plays of the game were pivotal and ...
A: Follow-up: Pacific 10 commissioner Tom Hansen will review the onside kick and pass interference ...
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| NCAA Officiating | 9/16/2006 |
Q: I just watched the Oregon, Oklahoma game and witnessed what I would call the worst officiating and ...
A: Follow-up: Pacific 10 commissioner Tom Hansen will review the onside kick and pass interference ...
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| College Fake Field Goal | 9/14/2006 |
Q: Does the same rule apply to a "muffed" snap on a field goal try when there is no "offensive player ...
A: Follow-up: There must be a player in position to kick or simulate the kick otherwise once the ...
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| College Fake Field Goal | 9/13/2006 |
Q: Vic- In college, where the offensive player is considered "down" once his knee touches the ground ...
A: John, Thanks for the question. The reason is because of Rule 4-1-3(b, exception). This rule ...
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| Out-of-Bounds Plane? | 9/13/2006 |
Q: This is my last question. I have a fellow worker who says that college football rule ARTICLE 1. a. A ...
A: John, Your co-worker is correct about the rules he cites but those rules are not the applicable ...
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| Out-of-Bounds Plane? | 9/12/2006 |
Q: Hoped you Saturday game went well. Thanks again for your complete reply followup to this very ...
A: ***********FOLLOW-UP answers:******************** The answer to your Follow-up question #1 is YES. ...
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| New Rules in regards to timing. | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I understand that the information you shared may not actually be your own point of view. Your simple ...
A: David, You said it! I agree. But if the NCAA/conferences is making so much more money, do you ...
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| New Rules in regards to timing. | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I love college football and feel these new rule changes have / will hurt the game on a number of ...
A: David, I thought that you might enjoy this article as it pertains to your question & comments: ...
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| Kicking loose football | 9/11/2006 |
Q: In the Ohio State VS Texas fooball game Texas fumbled the ball but an Ohio State player kicked the ...
A: George Thanks for the question. I did not see the game as I was on the field elsewhere. You are ...
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| New Rules in regards to timing. | 9/9/2006 |
Q: I love college football and feel these new rule changes have / will hurt the game on a number of ...
A: The NCAA Football Rules Committee is responsible for the new timing rule changes. If you go to ...
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| Out-of-Bounds Plane? | 9/8/2006 |
Q: You did locate the correct play. But the Wisconsin defender that stripped and recovered the fumble ...
A: Post Follow-up: John, This question is stumping me because the terminology you use to describe the ...
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| grey shirted | 9/8/2006 |
Q: what is grey shirted in football compared to red shirted
A: Oscar, Thanks for your question. The answer below is with help from Sean Cahill & John Mackovic who ...
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| Out-of-Bounds Plane? | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I have a out-of-bounds overrule question that occurred in the 4th quarter of last week's 2006 ...
A: Follow-up John, I could not locate the game film but I did find a blog that that I believe discusses ...
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| overtime | 9/5/2006 |
Q: What year did the rule change to allow overtime in college football instead of ties?
A: Clayton Thank you for your question. The NCAA football rule you ask about is rule 3-1-3. The ...
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| Notre Dame vs. Geo.Tech Officiating | 9/4/2006 |
Q: During the first Notre Dame drive, one of the Big 10 officials called holding on #5 Rhema McKnight ...
A: Rick, First and foremost the Big 10 officiating staff is well trained and experienced. I did not ...
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| out of bounds | 9/3/2006 |
Q: If a player is receiving the ball and gets one foot down but it is on the line what would the call ...
A: I assume you are speaking of the "Sideline" or "Endline" when you refer to "the line". As soon as a ...
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| playing college football | 8/29/2006 |
Q: i need to know a.s.a.p. what classes and qualifications i need to take in order to play college ...
A: Joe, Thank you for your question regarding PLAYING college football. There are no formal or special ...
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| Reception on line | 7/27/2006 |
Q: During Michigan's last drive of the 2005 Penn State/Michigan game, Jason Avant made a reception ...
A: Was this the correct call? Normally, I would not answer such a question concerning whether ...
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| Football Official Camps & Clinics? | 7/24/2006 |
Q: I was wondering on where I can find information on area camps and clinics on football officating. I ...
A: Jonathan, Congrats on returning to another season. You are a head of the game by seeking out camps ...
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| drop kick past line of scrimmage | 7/2/2006 |
Q: Vic (sorry for the previous misspelling of your name!): Just one little follow-up, if you don't ...
A: Tony, FOLLOW UP: I hope my answer helped. I am just cleaning house from last season and following ...
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| drop kick past line of scrimmage | 7/2/2006 |
Q: Vick: I was wondering whether it's legal in NFL or NCAA football to attempt a drop kick after the ...
A: Tony, Thanks for the question. A Drop kick is a type "scrimmage kick." It is legal but it must be ...
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| the BCS or playoffs? | 3/22/2006 |
Q: In light of the NCAA basketball tournament, it is not hard for the BCS to come to mind. Most ...
A: it is a frequently asked one! First and foremost this is my opinion and not that of the NCAA or any ...
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| Officials Clinic | 3/7/2006 |
Q: Good afternoon Mr. Winnek. I am involved with a clinic for HS football officials in Iowa. I am ...
A: FOLLOW UP: I hope my answer helped. If you need any further information or a follow-up, please ...
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| New | 1/26/2006 |
Q: Hey Dude, Peace, I am new to football could you tell me some basics to start with like what are te ...
A: I'm sorry, but to answer this question, I need more information. Your querry is not entirely ...
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| qualifications | 12/16/2005 |
Q: I was just wondering if you could tell me exactly what you have to do to become a college official. ...
A: FOLLOW UP: I hope my answer helped. If you need any further information or a follow-up, please ...
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| Catching pass after being out of bounds | 11/21/2005 |
Q: In the Michigan Ohio State game Troy Smith throw a 30 yard pass with less then 50 seconds to go in ...
A: IF YOU WOULD BE SO KIND, WOULD YOU PLEASE RATE MY RESPONSE FOR THIS SITE. THANK YOU SO MUCH. IF iI ...
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| Out-of-bounds reception | 11/20/2005 |
Q: In the final drive of the OSU-Michigan game, Anthony Gonzales stepped out of bounds and then ...
A: IF YOU WOULD BE SO KIND, WOULD YOU PLEASE RATE MY RESPONSE FOR THIS SITE. THANK YOU SO MUCH. IF iI ...
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| Change of Possession | 11/6/2005 |
Q: In a recent game my team intercepted a ball and on the return a block in the back was called on our ...
A: Michael, I hope I answered your question. I did not hear back from you. If there is anything else ...
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| Illegal Touching? | 10/31/2005 |
Q: This is in reference to the Michigan - Northwestern game that happened this past Saturday. What is ...
A: Jason, Thanks for your question. Sorry for the 2 day delay in my response, but I am just getting ...
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| Fair catch | 10/8/2005 |
Q: Was watching the KU - K-State FB game today. Toward the end of the game, K-State punts, and the KU ...
A: FOLLOW UP: I hope my answer helped I am just cleaning house from last season and following up to ...
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| field goal attempt recovery | 10/5/2005 |
Q: If a field goal attempt is short, and bounces off of the shoulder of a defensive player standing in ...
A: Bob In your play A's kick is a scrimmage kick and you treat it similar to a put (not the same but ...
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| Pass completions | 9/24/2005 |
Q: Does college football have a pass completion rule where a receiver who catches the ball, but is ...
A: For there to be a catch of a forward pass under the NCAA Rules, the receiver must gain possession of ...
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| touchdown | 9/23/2005 |
Q: that answer helped a lot. The rules that are being used are NCAA rules. To explain the second part ...
A: FOLLOW UP: I hope my answer helped. If you need any further information or a follow-up, please ...
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| touchdown | 9/22/2005 |
Q: a receiver, while airborne, caught a pass in the opposing team's endzone. he jumped forward to catch ...
A: Michael, Thanks for your question. WHich rule book do you use - NCAA or Federation? I believe the ...
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| HS & College Referees | 9/19/2005 |
Q: What are the different qualifications one has to meet to become a High School referee versus a ...
A: Great question Adam. The answer is not as great. The answer is, It depends and varys from state ...
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| Illegal Kick | 12/10/2004 |
Q: I'm looking for the clarification of the 'illegal kick' rule. The way I understand it, if a punter ...
A: Dave, Thanks for your question. There are 2 diferent fouls involving Kicking the ball: "Illegal ...
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| wins | 11/27/2004 |
Q: which 5 teamse are the only ones to start the season as number 1 and end as number 1
A: My expertise is related to the rules and mechanics of the game of football and football officiating. ...
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| Getting Started | 10/17/2004 |
Q: Vic, I love the game of football. Always have and always will. How can I get started officiating ...
A: Meggett I hope yu were able to attend the CFOA South Bay unit meeting. I spoke to the Long Beach ...
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| Is there a web-site available to submit a complaint about NACC 1A Referees? | 10/11/2004 |
Q: I attended the Colorado/Oklahoma State football game this weekend and saw a lont of missed calls by ...
A: Mr. Canales, I hope my respones was of assistance. I just wanted to follow-up with you this week to ...
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| penalty enforcement mechanics | 9/8/2004 |
Q: -Thank you, I work in OhioIn a five man crew what are the mechanics of enforcing penalties for each ...
A: Terry, I hope my your season is going well and my response regarding mechanics was of assistance. I ...
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| penalty enforcement mechanics | 9/7/2004 |
Q: In a five man crew what are the mechanics of enforcing penalties for each crew membver.
A: Terry, Thank you for your question. It depends on which 5 man mechanics you use (i.e. National, ...
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| football rule question | 8/21/2004 |
Q: The offensive team is losing the football game. On the final play of the football game, the ...
A: Mike, Thank you for your question. As I understand it team "A" - the offense scores a TD with no ...
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| Miami Hurricanes Logo | 6/23/2004 |
Q: Can you tell me the meaning of the split u logo that is used by the Miami sports teams? Thanks for ...
A: Sorry, this is outside my expertise I am an expert on the rules, the history of the development and ...
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