A few years ago, there was discussion about a playoff game where a team was trying to fool their opponent by acting confused. The offensive wide receiver was on the line with his shoulders/feet turned 90 degrees to the line of scrimmage. The ball was snapped and the receiver ended up scoring. Discussion was that the officials should have flagged the formation.
On a PAT at a recent JV contest, the snapper (who was also on the end of the line) lined up exactly 90 degrees to the LOS while his team was in the swinging gate. He snapped the ball to an upback across the field who scored.
Locally, our agreement is that a lineman cannot line up 90 degrees to the LOS as, by definition, he is no longer a lineman (2.27.4.a.2). However, a specific foul remains elusive. Some say that the turned shoulders that are not "approximately parallel" are illegal. Others say that, since this was the snapper, there is no way to establish the other linemen (waist of snapper). And yet others say that, the lineman becomes a back since he, by definition, is not a lineman which may result in five in the backfield.
Thoughts? Anyone remember the playoff formation and what should have been flagged?
