Same players with same uncalled for penalties. Lack of discipline or lack of character?

 

Both.

A ref friend of mine text me this morning and said obviously a touchback. Anyone who thinks different doesnt know high school football rules and those people are the ones who are always yelling in the stands not having a clue.

Clyde, here's another rules question for you. We all seem more familiar with the rules used on TV on Sundays but aren't quite so familiar with those for Friday nights. On NewCath's last drive, with about 1:30 left in the game, they had a 3rd and about 3 or 4 yards at about the Holy Cross 30 yard line. As they break the huddle, HC sends in a personnel change for one of the D lineman. NewCath rushed to the line, checked to be sure they were set, and quickly snapped the ball while the player was still leaving the field. He was coming to the sideline right in front of the official on the HC sideline and was clearly 5 or more yards on the field when the ball was snapped. There was no penalty called and NCC took a 6 or 7 yard loss on the play. The NCC QB clearly called the snap quickly to catch the player still on the field (and offsides). A penalty results in a 1st down, ending the game because the Indians were out of timeouts.

 

Are the rules different regarding this or did the official just turn a "blind eye"? I'm kind of surprised no one else mentioned this one.

Sound like it was a good game !! Wish I could of caught that one or the Cooper game !!

I've seen a punts through out high school games that have hit the receiving team and been called a live ball for the opposing team to recover.. That's why once the ball is kicked they don't want it to hit a kid running down the field to block.

 

If he had to attention in fielding the kick then he is fair game and it would be fortunate if he hit the ball after being hit. I believe it should be a live ball and called a TD.

I've seen a punts through out high school games that have hit the receiving team and been called a live ball for the opposing team to recover.. That's why once the ball is kicked they don't want it to hit a kid running down the field to block.

 

If he had to attention in fielding the kick then he is fair game and it would be fortunate if he hit the ball after being hit. I believe it should be a live ball and called a TD.

 

EXCEPT, by rule, once a kick crosses the goal line the ball becomes dead.

Clyde' date=' here's another rules question for you. We all seem more familiar with the rules used on TV on Sundays but aren't quite so familiar with those for Friday nights. On NewCath's last drive, with about 1:30 left in the game, they had a 3rd and about 3 or 4 yards at about the Holy Cross 30 yard line. As they break the huddle, HC sends in a personnel change for one of the D lineman. NewCath rushed to the line, checked to be sure they were set, and quickly snapped the ball while the player was still leaving the field. He was coming to the sideline right in front of the official on the HC sideline and was clearly 5 or more yards on the field when the ball was snapped. There was no penalty called and NCC took a 6 or 7 yard loss on the play. The NCC QB clearly called the snap quickly to catch the player still on the field (and offsides). A penalty results in a 1st down, ending the game because the Indians were out of timeouts. Are the rules different regarding this or did the official just turn a "blind eye"? I'm kind of surprised no one else mentioned this one.[/quote']

 

Pretty sure the rule is the same in all levels.

Solid game. Jacob Smith was the best player on the field. I did not see an issue with the whole punt controversy. Much closer than I had thought, I was giving NCC too much credit

I've seen a punts through out high school games that have hit the receiving team and been called a live ball for the opposing team to recover.. That's why once the ball is kicked they don't want it to hit a kid running down the field to block.

 

If he had to attention in fielding the kick then he is fair game and it would be fortunate if he hit the ball after being hit. I believe it should be a live ball and called a TD.

 

In your scenario true, however, Smith had his back to the Holy Cross player and was forced into the ball. Had Smith let the ball bounce into him, then I would agree with you, but it didn't happen that way.

Same players with same uncalled for penalties. Lack of discipline or lack of character?

 

Selfishness is what it is. Pop off, fine. Once you hurt your team...stop. once you see a teammate hurt your team...don't say another word. Just selfish and stupid.

Time for me to man up. Talked to my source and he told me that it was the right call. Touchback. Great game. NCC better get better disciplined and stop the penalties. I won't see either team, more than likely, for the rest of the year. Best of luck to both. Gotta go with the underdogs and cheer for the Indians. Go Tribe.

 

Good post. Lots of guys wouldn't do that.

Solid game. Jacob Smith was the best player on the field. I did not see an issue with the whole punt controversy. Much closer than I had thought, I was giving NCC too much credit

 

IMO Xavier Abernathy was the best player on the field last night if you watch both sides of the ball.

xavier Abernathy was definitely the best player on the field in that game. Ncc couldnt stop him on offense or defense

IMO Xavier Abernathy was the best player on the field last night if you watch both sides of the ball.

 

31 carries 208 yards 2 Tds with a 85 yard td called back.

31 carries 208 yards 2 Tds with a 85 yard td called back.

 

You know if it was called back there was a reason for it. Holding at the point of attack is usually the call on a toss sweep