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[Ralph Damren]

Ralph:
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I talked with the NFHS HQ yesterday and their intent with this POE was to indicate that 'pushing the pile' was legal (no foul) BUT IF the runner's own forward progress had stopped, the play could have been ruled dead. A teammate pulling, pushing or carrying the runner could be flagged for helping the runner.

[AlUpstateNY]

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I talked with the NFHS HQ yesterday and their intent with this POE was to indicate that 'pushing the pile' was legal (no foul) BUT IF the runner's own forward progress had stopped, the play could have been ruled dead. A teammate pulling, pushing or carrying the runner could be flagged for helping the runner.

Sounds like another example of "One size NEVER fits all," but if ignored /allowed to expand can into something problematic.

[Ralph Damren]

Sounds like another example of "One size NEVER fits all," but if ignored /allowed to expand can into something problematic.

It may be a challange when looking at 22 legs as to which two belong to the runner, my 'when in doubt' suggestion is forward progress has stopped.
 In Maine, we've been officiating to this philosophy for a few years without any problems as teams no longer run this. IMHO, it doesn't belong in high school football.

[AlUpstateNY]

It may be a challange when looking at 22 legs as to which two belong to the runner, my 'when in doubt' suggestion is forward progress has stopped.
 In Maine, we've been officiating to this philosophy for a few years without any problems as teams no longer run this. IMHO, it doesn't belong in high school football.

AMEN, Nothing "Broke", so there isn't any overwhelming need to start "fixing" anything.