2010 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL EXCEPTIONS TO NCAA FOOTBALL

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1 -1 -1 -a ARTICLE 1. a. The game shall be played between two teams of no more than 11 players each, on a rectangular field and with an inflated ball having the shape of a prolate spheroid Change to 6 players © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -1 -4 -a ARTICLE 4. a. The game shall be played under the supervision of either four, five, six or seven officials: a referee, an umpire, a linesman, a line judge, a back judge, a field judge and a side judge. The use of a back judge, field judge and side judge is optional. Number of required officials may be waived. © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -1 -7 -a, b, c Member Institutions Subject to the Rules ARTICLE 7. a. NCAA member institutions and affiliated officiating organizations shall conduct all contests under the official football-playing rules of the Association. b. NCAA-affiliated officiating organizations shall use the current Football Officials Manual published under the jurisdiction of the Collegiate Commissioners Association. c. NCAA member institutions and affiliated officiating organizations not complying with NCAA football-playing rules that do not have a designated penalty are subject to NCAA sanctions. Does not apply to Texas High School games. © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -2 -1 -b, c b. Twenty-four inch short yard-line extensions, four inches inside the sidelines and at the inbounds lines, are mandatory; and all yard lines shall be four inches from the sidelines (Rule 2 -11 -4). c. A solid white area between the sideline and the coaching line is mandatory. Change “mandatory” to “recommended”. © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -2 -3 -a Limit Lines ARTICLE 3. a. Limit lines shall be marked with 12 -inch lines and at 24 -inch intervals 12 feet outside the sidelines and the end lines, except in stadiums where total field surface does not permit. In these stadiums … Change 1 st sentence to: It is recommended that limit lines be marked with 12 inch lines at 24 inch intervals 12 feet outside the sidelines and the end lines, except in field where the total field surface does not permit. © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -2 -4 -b b. The team area shall be limited to squad members in full uniform and a maximum of 60 other individuals directly involved in the game. ‘Full uniform’ is defined as being equipped in accord with NCAA Football Rules and Interpretations, and ready to play. The 60 individuals not in full uniform shall wear special team area credentials numbered 1 through 60. No other credential is valid for the team area. . Limit of 60 individuals not in uniform is waived. © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -2 -5 -a Goals ARTICLE 5. a. Each goal shall consist of two white or yellow uprights extending at least 30 feet above the ground with a connecting white or yellow horizontal crossbar, the top of which is 10 feet above the ground. The inside of the uprights and crossbar shall be in the same vertical plane as the inside edge of the end line. Add: In Texas High School games 30 foot uprights are recommended, 20 foot uprights are mandatory. © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -2 -5 -b b. Above the crossbar, the uprights shall be white or yellow and 18 feet, six inches apart inside to inside. Change to: ”Above the crossbar the uprights shall be white or yellow and 23 feet 4 inches apart inside to inside. (EXCEPTION: When high schools are playing on collegiate fields…” © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -2 -6 Pylons ARTICLE 6. Soft, flexible four-sided pylons 4 inches by 4 inches with an overall height of 18 inches, which may include a 2 -inch space between the bottom of the pylon and the ground, are required. They shall be red or orange in color and placed at the inside corners of the eight intersections of the sidelines with the goal lines and end lines. The pylons marking the intersections of the end lines and inbounds lines extended shall be placed three feet off the end lines. Add: “The use of 12 pylons is recommended, but 8 pylons on each end zone placed at the inside corners of the four intersections of the side lines with the goal lines and end lines is mandatory. ” © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -2 -7 -a a. If a yardage chain is used, it shall join two rods not less than 5 feet high, the rods’ inside edges being exactly 10 yards apart when the chain is fully extended. Any other line-to-gain indicator that accurately measures the line to gain is permitted outside the sideline opposite the press box when teams mutually agree. Before the game, the linesman shall test and approve all line-to-gain indicators for accuracy and security. Change the second paragraph to: “Any other line-to-gain indicator that accurately measures the line to gain is permitted when determined by the home school. Mutual agreement is not required. ” © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -3 -1 -j and k Does not apply to Texas High School games.

1 -3 -2 -a ARTICLE 2. a. The referee shall test and be sole judge of no more than six balls offered for play by each team before and during the game. The referee may approve additional balls if warranted by conditions (A. R. 1 -3 -2 -I). Add to the end of the first sentence: “It is mandatory that at least one ball be offered for play. It is recommended that each team offer at least two balls. ” © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -3 -2 -g g. When the ball becomes dead nearer the sideline than the inbounds line (hash mark), is unfit for play, is subject to measurement in a side zone or is inaccessible, a replacement ball shall be obtained from a ball person (A. R. 1 -32 -I). Add: “If balls are available and ball persons are used. ” © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -4 -3 -a Contrasting Colors ARTICLE 3. a. Players of opposing teams shall wear jerseys of contrasting colors. Players on the same team shall wear jerseys of the same color and design. 1. The visiting team shall wear white jerseys; however, the home team may wear white jerseys if the teams have agreed in writing before the season. Add: “EXCEPTION: Light colored jerseys, instead of white, are acceptable if jersey colors of the teams are of contrasting colors. Home teams are required to make any changes necessary. ” © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -4 -4 -a a. Knee pads. Soft knee pads at least 1/2 -inch thick that must cover the knees and be covered by pants. No pads or protective equipment may be worn outside the pants. Players of a team shall wear pants of the same color and design. We WILL enforce this rule in Texas High Schools © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -4 -4 -b b. Face masks and helmets with a secured four- or six-point chin strap. If a chin strap is not secured, it is a violation. Officials should inform players when all snaps are not secured without charging a timeout unless the player ignores the warning. Players of a team shall wear helmets of the same color and design, and facemasks of the same color Facemasks may be any color. © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -4 -4 -e e. One jersey, with sleeves that completely cover the shoulder pads, that is not altered or designed to tear and conforms with Rule 1 -4 -4 -f. The jersey must be full-length and tucked into the pants. Vests and/or a second jersey worn concurrently during the game are prohibited. Jerseys must come to the top of the waist © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -4 -4 -h h. All squad members must wear visible socks or leg coverings that are identical -in color, design and length (Exceptions: Unaltered knee braces, tape or a bandage to protect or prevent an injury, and barefoot kickers) (A. R. 1 -4 -4 -I). All squad members must wear visible socks or leg coverings that are identical in color, and design (EXCEPTION: white sweat socks). © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -4 -5 -m m. Gloves or hand pads that are not gray in color or not in conformance with Rule 1 -4 -5 -b. A glove is a fitted covering for a hand having separate sections for each finger and thumb, without any additional material that connects any of the fingers and/or thumb, and that completely covers each finger and thumb. Gloves may be any color © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -4 -5 -p p. Uniform attachments [Exceptions: (1) On scrimmage plays, one white moisture-absorbing towel may be worn by one interior offensive lineman, one offensive backfield player and a maximum of two defensive players. The towels of the offensive backfield and defensive players must be 4 -inches by 12 -inches and must be worn on the front or side of the belt. There are no restrictions on the size or location of the towel worn by the offensive lineman; Towels may be school color and may contain school name, school initials or mascot insignia. Towels may not contain numbers. © 2010 TASO Football Division

1 -4 -5 -p p. Uniform attachments [Exceptions: (1) On scrimmage plays, one white moisture-absorbing towel may be worn by one interior offensive lineman, one offensive backfield player and a maximum of two defensive players. The towels of the offensive backfield and defensive players must be 4 -inches by 12 -inches and must be worn on the front or side of the belt. There are no restrictions on the size or location of the towel worn by the offensive lineman; Elastic ankle coverings/spats are allowed in Texas High Schools © 2010 TASO Football Division

2 -15 -4 -a Place Kick ARTICLE 4. a. A field goal place kick is a kick by a player of the team in possession while the ball is controlled on the ground by a teammate. Insert between “ground” and “by” “or a tee”. If a tee is used it shall not elevate the ball’s lowest point more than two inches above the ground. © 2010 TASO Football Division

2 -15 -10 -a Delete “and is obvious that a kick may be attempted”

3 -1 -1 First and Third Periods ARTICLE 1. Each half shall start with a kickoff. Three minutes before the scheduled starting time, the referee shall toss a coin at midfield in the presence of no more than four field captains from each team and another game official, first designating the field captain of the visiting team to call the coin toss. “It is recommended that the coin toss be conducted at midfield three minutes before the scheduled game time…. an another official…. © 2010 TASO Football Division

3 -1 -3 Extra Periods ARTICLE 3. The NCAA tiebreaker system will be used when a game is tied after four periods. NCAA football-playing rules apply, with the following exceptions: Varsity games will use the NCAA tiebreaker Procedures with additional Texas High School Exceptions. © 2010 TASO Football Division

3 -1 -3 -f f. Scoring: The team scoring the greater number of points during the regulation and extra periods shall be declared the winner. There shall be an equal number of series, as defined in (e) above, in each extra period, except if Team B scores during a period other than on the try. Beginning with the third extra period, teams scoring a touchdown must attempt a two-point try. A one-point try by Team A (although not illegal) will not score a point. Delete highlighted section. © 2010 TASO Football Division

3 -1 -3 -f example #2 2. If a touchdown is scored that determines

3 -2 2010 TIMING RULES Texas High Schools will use Rule 3 -2 from

3 -2 -1 Length of Periods and Intermissions ARTICLE 1. The total playing time in a collegiate game shall be 60 minutes, divided into four periods of 15 minutes each, with one-minute intermissions between the first and second periods (first half) and between the third and fourth periods (second half) Varsity game are 48 minutes divided into four 12 minute quarters © 2010 TASO Football Division

3 -2 -1 -b b. The intermission between halves, which begins when the field is clear of all players and coaches, shall be 20 minutes. The maximum intermission between halves shall be 28 minutes. © 2010 TASO Football Division

3 -2 -4 -b b. The 25 seconds between the ready-for-play signal and the ball being put in play shall be timed with a watch operated by the appropriate official or with 25 -second clocks at each end of the playing enclosure operated by an assistant under the direction of the appropriate official. Visual 25 -second clocks are mandatory (Exception: Visual 25 -second clocks are not mandatory for games played on the home field of an NCAA Division III institution). The use of visual 25 second clocks are recommended. © 2010 TASO Football Division

6 -1 -1 ARTICLE 1. For any free kick formation, the kicking team’s restraining line shall be the yard line through the most forward point from which the ball shall be kicked, and the receiving team’s restraining line shall be the yard line 10 yards beyond that point. Unless relocated by a penalty, the kicking team’s restraining line on a kickoff shall be its 30 -yard line, and for a free kick after a safety, its 20 -yard line. Change “ 30 yard line” to “ 40 yard line, unless relocated by penalty”. © 2010 TASO Football Division

9 -2 -2 -penalty d. No player may play with cleats more than 1/2 -inch in length (Rules 1 -4 -5 e and f). PENALTY—Disqualification for the remainder of the game and the team’s next game [S 27, S 47]. Penalize as a dead-ball foul at the succeeding spot, and Team B fouls do not require a first down. Disqualification for remainder of game only © 2010 TASO Football Division

9 -5 -1, 2, 3 SECTION 5. Fighting Replace Section 5 with the following….

ARTICLE 1 a. Before, during any intermission, or during the game, squad members in uniform and coaches shall not participate in a fight. (Rule 2 -32 -1). PENALTY - 15 yards from the basic spot or the succeeding spot and disqualification for the remainder of the game. © 2010 TASO Football Division

b. During either half, any person authorized to be in the team area shall not leave their team area to participate in a fight. EXCEPTION: Coaches designated by their head coach prior to the game may enter and leave their team area to act as peacemakers. It is recommended that at least one coach remain in their team area to assist in preventing persons from leaving their team area to participate in a fight. © 2010 TASO Football Division

PENALTY - 15 yards from the basic spot or the succeeding spot and disqualification for the remainder of the game. NOTE: Persons leaving the team area during a fight are to be penalized for fighting. © 2010 TASO Football Division

ARTICLE 2. Coaches who are disqualified for fighting may not be in the Playing Enclosure during the remainder of the game. (See 231 -5 for the definition of the Playing Enclosure). © 2010 TASO Football Division

ARTICLE 3. It is strongly recommended that coaches who are designated as peacemakers contact

11 RULE 11 The Officials: Jurisdiction and Duties The Officials Mechanics approved by the

11 -1 -1 Jurisdiction of Officials ARTICLE 1. The officials’ jurisdiction begins 60 minutes before the scheduled kickoff and ends when the referee declares the score final [S 14]. The Officials jurisdiction begins 30 minutes before the scheduled kickoff and ends when the referee declares the score final. © 2010 TASO Football Division