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I have heard that Division I officials will never call hurdling no matter what the situation even if the defense hurdles the offensive line during a field goal attempt. I have always wondered why leaping is called and hurdling is ignored.
You have seen leaping called, but it is quickly falling into the land of rule leprosy.
...the leg strike/leg whip (i.e. PF-tripping) by #20 white on #7 orange on the same play.
however, you would be supported on the leg strike/leg whip (i.e. PF-tripping) by #20 white on #7 orange on the same play.
when you dive and miss as #20 did .... you do not unintentionally raise your leg to prevent #7 from coming through untouched... it was an intentional act by #20 to prevent #7 from rushing the QB...
I can't exactly see "hurdling" on this particular play primarily because the offensive blocker seems to have lost contact with the ground since his feet apparently are "no longer grounded," so to speak. Per the definition of hurdling, at 2-15-1(a & b) "Hurdling is an attempt by a player to jump with one or both feet or knees foremost over an opponent who is still on his feet. (Rule 9-1-13) "On his feet" means that no part of the opponent's body other than one or both feet is in contact with the ground."
I understand that no one is going to call hurdling. I don't believe "no part of the opponent's body other than one or both fee is in contact with the ground" equates to "since his feet apparently are no longer grounded". Does anyone know why there is a rule against hurdling? Is it a supposed safety issue or is it to to eliminate an unfair advantage such as preventing the defense from jumping over the offensive line during extra points or field goals?
Speaking from experience?
I always speak from experience...or lack thereof. I once met Marilyn Monroe - or was it James Monroe - ah, hell, I can't remember. But they both had nice legs.