Is this play illegal?

[ThatJerryKid]

Picture this....It's 3rd and 2 or 4th and 1. We have a Jumbo package in: 6 Offensive Linemen, 3 Tight Ends, Deuce Vaughn at QB, Mazi Smith at RB. Deuce is in a short shotgun with Mazi standing directly to his right. The defense has 10 guys jammed at the line of scrimmage and 1 floater to make sure nothing crazy happens on the outside. But something crazy does happen.....The ball is snapped to Deuce Vaughn who immediately takes 1 step toward the line of scrimmage as the defensive players start their push. Mazi Smith than picks up the 165 pound QB and shot puts him over the line of scrimmage for a 5 yard toss and a first down. The landing may be a bit hard, but I'm sure that they can work on that part during training camp.

 

[America's Cowboy]

 

[thunderpimp91]

We are officially in the post-draft portion of the offseason

 

[Denim Chicken]

 

[America's Cowboy]

 

[shabazz]

Isnt that play the Annexation of Puerto Rico?

 

[JayFord]

aslong as you have 7 people on the LOS all of it is legal

 

[TequilaCowboy]

Picture this....It's 3rd and 2 or 4th and 1. We have a Jumbo package in: 6 Offensive Linemen, 3 Tight Ends, Deuce Vaughn at QB, Mazi Smith at RB. Deuce is in a short shotgun with Mazi standing directly to his right. The defense has 10 guys jammed at the line of scrimmage and 1 floater to make sure nothing crazy happens on the outside. But something crazy does happen.....The ball is snapped to Deuce Vaughn who immediately takes 1 step toward the line of scrimmage as the defensive players start their push. Mazi Smith than picks up the 165 pound QB and shot puts him over the line of scrimmage for a 5 yard toss and a first down. The landing may be a bit hard, but I'm sure that they can work on that part during training camp.

As long as Deuce points his toes while somersaulting in the air and then sticks the landing with no extra steps. Give him a 10.

Oh, ...... and FIRST DOWN.. But may as well just have Deuce piggy back on Mazi's back for the yardage needed.

 

[garyo1954]

Is there a specific rule preventing an NFL player from lifting a teammate holding the ball and throwing / catapulting then into the endzone?

Yes, Rule 12, Article 4 covers this:

ARTICLE 4. ASSISTING THE RUNNER AND INTERLOCKING INTERFERENCE

No offensive player may:

1. pull a runner in any direction at any time;
2. use interlocking interference, by grasping a teammate or by using his hands or arms to encircle the body of a teammate in an effort to block an opponent; or
3. push or throw his body against a teammate to aid him in an attempt to obstruct an opponent or to recover a loose ball.

Penalty: For assisting the runner, interlocking interference, or illegal use of hands, arms, or body by the offense: Loss of 10 yards.

But nothing says he can't run between Mazi's legs!

 

[links18]

Is there a specific rule preventing an NFL player from lifting a teammate holding the ball and throwing / catapulting then into the endzone?

Yes, Rule 12, Article 4 covers this:

ARTICLE 4. ASSISTING THE RUNNER AND INTERLOCKING INTERFERENCE

No offensive player may:

1. pull a runner in any direction at any time;
2. use interlocking interference, by grasping a teammate or by using his hands or arms to encircle the body of a teammate in an effort to block an opponent; or
3. push or throw his body against a teammate to aid him in an attempt to obstruct an opponent or to recover a loose ball.

Penalty: For assisting the runner, interlocking interference, or illegal use of hands, arms, or body by the offense: Loss of 10 yards.

But nothing says he can't run between Mazi's legs!

End thread?

 

[AmericasTeam81]

I love off-seasons at the Zone

 

[garyo1954]

End thread?

Its from a question that was asked on Quora.
Another response addressed the player assist part pointing out a player can't launch himself off another player to block a FG without being flagged.
Strangely it was legal in Canadian football until 1956.

 

[Creeper]

No, Mazi cannot carry him or throw him forward, However, He can apparently use him as a snow shovel to plow forward through the defense.

 

[FloridaRob]

LOL, some people just have way to much time on their hand.

 

[Toro9]

Picture this....It's 3rd and 2 or 4th and 1. We have a Jumbo package in: 6 Offensive Linemen, 3 Tight Ends, Deuce Vaughn at QB, Mazi Smith at RB. Deuce is in a short shotgun with Mazi standing directly to his right. The defense has 10 guys jammed at the line of scrimmage and 1 floater to make sure nothing crazy happens on the outside. But something crazy does happen.....The ball is snapped to Deuce Vaughn who immediately takes 1 step toward the line of scrimmage as the defensive players start their push. Mazi Smith than picks up the 165 pound QB and shot puts him over the line of scrimmage for a 5 yard toss and a first down. The landing may be a bit hard, but I'm sure that they can work on that part during training camp.

Hahahaha. You gave me a laugh. Is that illegal?

 

[Cowboys5217]

Picture this....It's 3rd and 2 or 4th and 1. We have a Jumbo package in: 6 Offensive Linemen, 3 Tight Ends, Deuce Vaughn at QB, Mazi Smith at RB. Deuce is in a short shotgun with Mazi standing directly to his right. The defense has 10 guys jammed at the line of scrimmage and 1 floater to make sure nothing crazy happens on the outside. But something crazy does happen.....The ball is snapped to Deuce Vaughn who immediately takes 1 step toward the line of scrimmage as the defensive players start their push. Mazi Smith than picks up the 165 pound QB and shot puts him over the line of scrimmage for a 5 yard toss and a first down. The landing may be a bit hard, but I'm sure that they can work on that part during training camp.

Sorry that you are getting dog piled for simply asking this question.

 

[John813]

Is there any thing in the rule book on bringing out a trebuchet and launching Vaughn 90 yards into the endzone?

 

[HungryLion]

I don’t know if the play is illegal. I do know crack cocaine is illegal though.

 

[ghst187]

Since Philly is turning it back into rugby….why not use Hankins and Mazi to lead a scrum…?

 

[glimmerman]

Is there a specific rule preventing an NFL player from lifting a teammate holding the ball and throwing / catapulting then into the endzone?

Yes, Rule 12, Article 4 covers this:

ARTICLE 4. ASSISTING THE RUNNER AND INTERLOCKING INTERFERENCE

No offensive player may:

1. pull a runner in any direction at any time;
2. use interlocking interference, by grasping a teammate or by using his hands or arms to encircle the body of a teammate in an effort to block an opponent; or
3. push or throw his body against a teammate to aid him in an attempt to obstruct an opponent or to recover a loose ball.

Penalty: For assisting the runner, interlocking interference, or illegal use of hands, arms, or body by the offense: Loss of 10 yards.

But nothing says he can't run between Mazi's legs!

Then they could call a flag when they are pushing the pile and the O-Linemen are dragging and picking up the RB and carrying him for extra yards. Lol.