Rules questions

[beresford]

As y'all know, I am not a fan of the continual tinkering of the Rules Committee. From 'across the Pond' I'm not sure about the ramifications of some recent changes, so.....

1. They said that in overtime both sides had to have a possession unless a TD was scored, but then they reduced OT to 10 minutes. It is perfectly possible for a drive to take all or most of ten minutes. So if a team kicks a FG with no time on the clock in the first possession, does the other side get a play or is the game over?

2. It used to be 'roughing the passer', whoever the passer was, but now they've added specific things that you can't do to the 'quarterback'. So who is the 'quarterback' in terms of getting the protection? Is he the guy who takes the initial snap or the guy with the biggest name? Considering the Jets for example, they could line up with Bilal Powell in wildcat, or they could line up with both Darnold and Fales in the backfield. Or they could even start off with 6 offensive linemen and have Winters step backwards to take the snap.

 

[SackExchange]

1. Game is over, as I understand it. There is no opportunity to extend it like NCAA OT (which is the direction the NFL should go, more like the college rules).
2. From purely a rules standpoint, I believe the QB would be considered the player who receives the snap. However, protections are in place for all who throw passes.

 

[cheaterhater]

1. No idea

2. This one is easy. Tom Brady is the quarterback. Any player within 5 yards of him before, during or after the game will be flagged for roughing. All other players are fair game at all times, especially Jet quarterbacks

 

[butterscotch]

1. Game is over, as I understand it. There is no opportunity to extend it like NCAA OT (which is the direction the NFL should go, more like the college rules).
2. From purely a rules standpoint, I believe the QB would be considered the player who receives the snap. However, protections are in place for all who throw passes.

So if I throw a pass to a cheerleader they wont kick me out of the stadium?

 

[butterscotch]

1. No idea

2. This one is easy. Tom Brady is the quarterback. Any player within 5 yards of him before, during or after the game will be flagged for roughing. All other players are fair game at all times, especially Jet quarterbacks

Ch what happens if a ghost gets near him
How can the ref see it......special glasses

 

[butterscotch]

One is game over but what happens if the jets kick it threw the wrong goal post by mistake who wins

 

[cheaterhater]

Ch what happens if a ghost gets near him
How can the ref see it......special glasses

The refs are each issued a pair of spector spectacles made by Zenophelius Lovegood. Helps them see ghosts and dark wizards

 

[SackExchange]

So if I throw a pass to a cheerleader they wont kick me out of the stadium?

You are welcome to make a pass at any cheerleader you see fit.

 

[butterscotch]

You are welcome to make a pass at any cheerleader you see fit.

Wow I have been holding back lol