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Vic WinnekU.S.
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Will Answer all queries RE: Rules of Football - NCAA & Federation; Officiating; Instruction on Football; Mechanics & application of rules; Setting up Instructional programs and clinics for: Officials, coaches and media; Liability Issues (Legal & Insurance questions)arising from coaching, playing, refereeing, product liability. Serve as an Consultant and Expert Witness in Football Related Matters in Tort and Contract (Standard of Care for: officials, coaches, players, assignors, BOD; Player, equipment, field & stadium Safety; Fee issues, independant contractor workers compensation. History of the College football game -its evolution. MY PURPOSE IS TO INFORM & EDUCATE FANS, MEDIA, THOSE INTERESTED IN FOOTBALL ABOUT: THE RULES, THEIR APPLICATION, PHILOSOPHIES; OFFICIATING; LEGAL ISSUES INVOLVING FOOTBALL. I WILL NOT RESPOND TO BASHING OF TEAMS, COACHES OR OFFICIALS. I will not dignify rude or disparaging comments with a response, nor entertain questions that use profanity or questions that suggest Football officials are corupt, such an insinuation is ridiculous and ludicrous. |
Ken, There is no real way to answer this question or to qualify your chances or the difficulty you might encounter. It is certainly possible and has been done. A lot will depend on your body, the
Joe That was a very good observation, the kicker did take a stutter step but at the snap. Because it was taken at the snap it is not a false start. The term "illegal procedure" is Not a term under NCAA
Bob Thank you for the question. The officiating crew does not get to arbitrarily decided enforcement spots. The enforcement is dictated by rule. Below I will address the NCAA rules for pass interference
Joe Thanks for your question, this is an excellent question and certainly will be a play that will be reviewed by the Football Rules committee and used for training purposes. First and foremost please
Al The ball must be completely out beyond the goal line - the entire ball. The two games on 1.2.11 [Rose Bowl and Fiesta Bowl] both had plays like this both plays were officiated correctly - both touchbacks

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