CBSMF - rules

[Treks1]

So for a point of clarification here......

As the rules stand right now....

1) If a player runs out of bounds following a running play and the box is shaken and the result is a fumble, it is a fumble despite the fact he ran out of bounds first....

2) If a player runs out of bounds following a pass play and the box is shaken and the result is a fumble to the defense or an incomplete pass it is a turn-over/incomplete pass despite the fact he ran out first....


3) The offense throws and interception, the box is shaken and the result is a "turnover by the offense". The call in the game was a fumble by the interceptor. This does not make sense to me as the defense is still on the field. If it was returned for a touchdown it would be a defensive stat.

If this is the case the rules need to be revised to say "fumble by the ballcarrier".



Clarifications please.

[Reginald Rutledge]

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. This can be revised - no problem

Again, the box is absolute. But again, when we are in Ohio, we will revisit these situations.

Reg

[mozeek]

Please when we get to Canton...Let it just be clarifications and not changing of the rules....The rules are great as they are but just need to be cleaned up alittle....and Guys throughout he country when you are stuck in a game...please reach out to others in the country when you cannot reach either Reg or Mike...

We in the BAM also have a year under our belt and are versed in the rules as well...this will enhance the League as a whole and build a better foundation for the future.......

[Treks1]

..... For your prompt responses. For starters I love the ruleset and the box and the excitement level the CBSMF has brought to the hobby!!!

But we have had some issuses in-game were we are calling for help on the rules and getting conflicting information. At this point in the season I think it would help to have one voice for rule interpretation.......Perhaps Mike Robertson could be that voice until we meet in Canton......

[Pirate Rick]

i think the fumbling out of bounds rule needs to be revised.

in real football (which is what we try to emulate) you CAN'T have a loss of posession if the ball goes out of bounds... EVEN IF THE BALL WAS JARRED LOOSE FROM A BACK OR RECIEVER AND GETS KICKED AROUND THEN GOES OUT OF BOUNDS..OFFENSE KEEPS THE BALL.

i dont understand the rule of fumble out of bounds....it makes no sence to me at all.

[Joe Greco]

In reviewing this year's rules it states:

7.2.5 If a ball carrier crosses the goal line or goes out of bounds, and double one are shaken then there is not a fumble.

So I believe this was addressed for this year.

Joe G