CBSMF 2011 rules

[ghardmon]

Coaches here is the updated rules: there are a few changes that you need to be aware:
First the rule committe has voted in Front of the Base tackle on RB for the first ten yard and then any touch after 10 yards.
The Audibles have change slightly to accomplish FOB tackle so please read.

The fumbles are rules are now double 1 still a fumble and now if a play get knock over it is a fumble and if the ball carrier knock over the tackler it is considered a broken tackle

[Shabby J]

Unless I am missing something, I do not see where the line splints are properly addressed and I see this rule as written causing confusion.

All I see is this:

(d) Offensive linemen must be ½ base "lengths" for minimum distance

So we have established their must be a space between the linemen, you are saying a half base LENGTH, is that right? One half of the LENGTH not WIDTH of a base? One half of the long side (length) vs the short side (width) of a base?

Also, what is, if any, the maximum allowable distance between linemen bases?

One more thing right off, as written below, the height (helmet) of any player can be no taller then the approximate height of the TTQB, I assume that refers to helmet to helmet comparison and not helmet to throwing arm, correct? As there are some very tall vintage players out there that someone could try to use against this rule.

3.1.2.4 The height of any player (helmet) can be no taller than the approximate height of the Triple Threat QB.

I want to clear these up for our league, so nothing is left to interpretation. I am not trying to be an idiot, I have seen MANY rule arguments as a result of people having to interpret what is written, not saying anything about the PAC10, but just what I have seen in gaming hobbies in general.

I also understand any set of rules will have "gray" areas and every possible situation can not be covered by the written word, but when it can be made black and white it needs to be.

FOB with stacking....hmmmmmm....... sounds interesting.

[FrustratedFinFan]

Another thing I think that needs to be addressed is offensive line base types. I have seen quite a few of the new cover corners on the base sideways. I see no issue on this kind of base for a cover corner, but if all the offensive linemen and even tight ends are on sideways bases, then that makes for a very wide tackle to tackle line....and will make audibles inside the tackle box even more deadly. I have also seen players running regular linemen sideways to achieve the same thing and that is a real issue.

[ghardmon]

Shabby,
i will correct that today and repost, it is 1/2 base width and the max is 1 base width. I am updating that now.

Also Frustrated finn you make a good point i will address with the board and get back to you by Monday with the answer.

[detroitchild]

Don't forget the page numbers for the Table of Contents!

[sweetka]

CBSMF going to FOB?

[Shabby J]

Originally Posted by ghardmon

Shabby,
i will correct that today and repost, it is 1/2 base width and the max is 1 base width. I am updating that now.

Also Frustrated finn you make a good point i will address with the board and get back to you by Monday with the answer.

Thanks Greg!