Thanks for that!. Those pesky definitions.
In 47 seasons, Rule 2 has grown from just 3 or pages to 18. Ya gotta study Rule 2.
For 11-player football, I'm with Legacy on this. The purpose of the SKF rule is to allow Team A to have numbering exceptions, so they can get faster players into the game FOR KICK COVERAGE, without having to change jerseys (numbers). In exchange for this privilege, Team A is not supposed to abuse the privilege by changing formations, shifting players around, etc., to confuse Team B as to who are eligible players, etc. If they come out with a player under the snapper, and then shift out under these time/score/game condition circumstances, then I truly believe every coordinator in NCAA football would support ruling this as NOT being obvious that a scrimmage kick would be made, so this is not a SKF.
Not speaking for TASO, but I would want them to support the same ruling. I'll see if I can get a ruling on this, because I can see this happening.
However, for 6-Player football, that may not be the case. UIL 6-Player Football Exception 19 makes it illegal to BLOCK the snapper for one second after the snap,
if there is no player under center (regardless if they are otherwise positioned for a SKF, or not). So, it would seem
logical that the UIL would want this new illegal position rule to be in effect as well. But logic may not apply here, since all players are eligible. I could see them saying B linemen can't
block the snapper for 1-second (when there is no player under center), but they MAY be positioned within the frame of his body. So, if the snapper charges forward to go out for a pass and makes contact, the contact is "on him," and not the defender. Seems to me that B should be allowed to cover all eligible receivers.
Again, not speaking for TASO, and especially for 6-player football, so don't take my word for anything. Let me see if I can get a ruling on this, too.