JMU Post Game Thoughts.

[Green1]

I'm pretty sure that's the usual setup for just about any team. Don't know if that's a rule or not.

I thought it was more like 10 yards. Not aware of a rule.

[BisonNeil]

congrats bison nation - what an amazing game, very had played on both sides... the difference was fractional when you remove our dropped-passes (freakishly high). Our O-line got handled saturday. Now let's not talk about that Stapleton 'fumble'...get outta here replay booth Crowd seemd about 60/40...good stuff.

anyway..great time - your tailgate was unreal and we had some great conversations, beers, and pork tacos - thank you. see you again next year.

Well, check out this photo. Clearly Stapleton is not down, you can see light under his knee and the ball is clearly out of his control. Sorry, refs got this one right.
http://www.roanoke.com/sports/colleg...ebcad9998.html

[TAILG8R]

It’s almost always 7 yards, not sure I’ve seen a team do anything different. 9 yards on a punt is pretty much standard too I think.


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[Green1]

I'm pretty sure that's the usual setup for just about any team. Don't know if that's a rule or not.

My initial research reveals that you are correct in that this is the usual setup! Thanks for the reply. Off to post on the TIL thread.

[DCinOK]

[QUOTE=KSBisonFan;1260016]Haven't seen it mentioned yet in this thread, but Bridges had to be helped off the field after the last 4th down stop. Looked like a leg issue. He was to the rear of the pile of humanity at the goal line, jumped and came down wrong. Didn't look like much,if any, contact. Anyone hear his status?
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After the game, Bridges was outside the locker room smiling and laughing it up with everyone else getting their photo with the trophy. Moving around just fine...don't think he was hurt at all.

[bisonp]

Well, check out this photo. Clearly Stapleton is not down, you can see light under his knee and the ball is clearly out of his control. Sorry, refs got this one right.
http://www.roanoke.com/sports/colleg...ebcad9998.html

His right knee is down, that photo doesn't show anything.

[IndyBison]

I'm pretty sure that's the usual setup for just about any team. Don't know if that's a rule or not.

They can legally set up anywhere they want. If they want to use a numbering exception (less than 5 guys on the line of scrimmage numbered 50-79) or they want the snapper protected they have to be at least 7 yards back. In punt situations the punter has to be at least 10 yards back. You may sometimes see the QB quick kick from 5-8 yards back. That's legal, but they have to meet all numbering requirements and the snapper isn't protected. The normal offense is usually in on those plays so it's not an issue.

[Hammerhead]

The ball does appear to be out of his hands, but it's hard to tell from a photo. Who's mouthguard is flying through the air?

His right knee is down, that photo doesn't show anything.

[GreenfieldBison]

His right knee is down, that photo doesn't show anything.

In addition you can clearly see that he does not have possession of the ball at the instant this shot was taken. There is nothing in this image that would compel you to overrule the call on the field as far as I can see.

[bisonp]

In addition you can clearly see that he does not have possession of the ball at the instant this shot was taken. There is nothing in this image that would compel you to overrule the call on the field as far as I can see.

Right, despite conflicting claims from each fanbase I have not seen anything conclusive either way.