Rules Explanation

GhettoDogAllStars · 09-24-2013, 03:57 PM

According to the NFL Rules Digest, "No player on offense may assist a runner except by blocking for him." I have known this to be a rule for quite some time, but it seems as though it is never enforced. I am only left to assume that I don't understand the rule, and so I am looking for clarification.

In the game against the Lions, Stafford was pushed beyond the line of scrimmage by Bell, which would appear to be a violation of this rule. Bell assisted Stafford, the runner, in a way other than blocking for him.

What gives?

mooby · 09-24-2013, 04:28 PM

I see it too, but we do it also, so I tend to look the other way. It just seems like one of those rules that doesn't get enforced. With all the constant rule changes the refs have to keep in mind, I don't blame them.

skinsfaninok · 09-24-2013, 04:30 PM

ah the Reggie Bush / Leinart rule

MTK · 09-24-2013, 04:32 PM

One of those rules that rarely gets called.

In the instance of Bell pushing Stafford, it didn't get more obvious than that. They should just take it off the books if they're not going to enforce it.

skinsfaninok · 09-24-2013, 04:39 PM

^ yeah it's pointless, the call is never used

Giantone · 09-24-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

One of those rules that rarely gets called.

In the instance of Bell pushing Stafford, it didn't get more obvious than that. They should just take it off the books if they're not going to enforce it.

Kinda like the rule where you can't use a another player to leap in the air, xtra points , field goals etc.

MTK · 09-24-2013, 07:31 PM

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CRedskinsRule · 09-25-2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Mike Pereira says the NFL’s rulebook is too thick | ProFootballTalk

Just use a smaller font.

Monkeydad · 09-25-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Giantone

Kinda like the rule where you can't use a another player to leap in the air, xtra points , field goals etc.

And the one where you can't fake injuries to stop the clock.

Giantone · 09-25-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeydad

And the one where you can't fake injuries to stop the clock.

Need a hug ?

Green Monk Machine · 09-25-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

According to the NFL Rules Digest, "No player on offense may assist a runner except by blocking for him." I have known this to be a rule for quite some time, but it seems as though it is never enforced. I am only left to assume that I don't understand the rule, and so I am looking for clarification.

In the game against the Lions, Stafford was pushed beyond the line of scrimmage by Bell, which would appear to be a violation of this rule. Bell assisted Stafford, the runner, in a way other than blocking for him.

What gives?

I think it is that you can be pushed but not pulled forward.

Monkeydad · 09-26-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Giantone

Need a hug ?

Nah, my team can actually score points. I'm good.

scowan · 09-26-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Nah, my team can actually score points. I'm good.

OH, Bazinga! Good one Monkey!

firstdown · 09-26-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Giantone

Kinda like the rule where you can't use a another player to leap in the air, xtra points , field goals etc.

That gets called all the time when its done. Its just not done very often.

over the mountain · 09-26-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Giantone

Need a hug ?

that made me laugh

09-24-2013, 03:57 PM	#1
GhettoDogAllStars Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Age: 42 Posts: 2,762	Rules Explanation According to the NFL Rules Digest, "No player on offense may assist a runner except by blocking for him." I have known this to be a rule for quite some time, but it seems as though it is never enforced. I am only left to assume that I don't understand the rule, and so I am looking for clarification. In the game against the Lions, Stafford was pushed beyond the line of scrimmage by Bell, which would appear to be a violation of this rule. Bell assisted Stafford, the runner, in a way other than blocking for him. What gives? __________________ To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered. Last edited by GhettoDogAllStars; 09-24-2013 at 04:18 PM.

09-24-2013, 04:28 PM	#2
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,361	Re: Rules Explanation I see it too, but we do it also, so I tend to look the other way. It just seems like one of those rules that doesn't get enforced. With all the constant rule changes the refs have to keep in mind, I don't blame them.

09-24-2013, 04:30 PM	#3
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09-24-2013, 04:32 PM	#4
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,447	Re: Rules Explanation One of those rules that rarely gets called. In the instance of Bell pushing Stafford, it didn't get more obvious than that. They should just take it off the books if they're not going to enforce it. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-24-2013, 04:39 PM	#5
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 37 Posts: 35,999	Re: Rules Explanation ^ yeah it's pointless, the call is never used __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

09-24-2013, 07:31 PM	#7
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