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Originally Posted by SirFozzie
This seems like something that needs to be stopped, since CFB teams have so many players on their rosters, players can have duplicate numbers which is ok, as long as two players with the same number aren't on the same play.. They changed their 3rd string QB's jersey number before this week to the same number as the punter, and snuck them out in the punter's place for a fake punt to throw a TD. seems really game-y.
USC QB, in punter's number, fools Northwestern with trick play - ESPN |
It is game-y, and you're right -- the rule is ineffective. A limit of 100 players dressed for the game seems fine to me. I know some teams have big rosters, but I don't see a reason that you can't limit to 100 in one game.