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#81
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Punt "Plane"?
Last post by TecnoGenius - August 28, 2025, 01:46:36 AMWell, rulebook has "ball placement" and "placement of the ball" sections and neither addresses which "edge" of the line is used. Thanks rule book...
For those who are having trouble visualizing what I'm asking, I thought of another point:
If the "nose to field edge" of the 1YL is always used for placement (like it is for a "X & goal from the 1"), then after a TOD the ball would be placed such that it is almost fully over the 1YL stripe. That might look odd to people, because we're all used to only the nose touching the edge of the stripe.
If "dead ball line edge" is always used, then the placement would look more "normal" to most fans, regardless of which way the ball is going.
For those who are having trouble visualizing what I'm asking, I thought of another point:
If the "nose to field edge" of the 1YL is always used for placement (like it is for a "X & goal from the 1"), then after a TOD the ball would be placed such that it is almost fully over the 1YL stripe. That might look odd to people, because we're all used to only the nose touching the edge of the stripe.
If "dead ball line edge" is always used, then the placement would look more "normal" to most fans, regardless of which way the ball is going.
#82
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Elgersma waived
Last post by Pete - August 28, 2025, 01:42:54 AMtrue but we can likely afford to 1 game him each week like we did with jones
#83
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Elgersma waived
Last post by TecnoGenius - August 28, 2025, 01:23:06 AMQuote from: Sir Blue and Gold on August 28, 2025, 01:22:01 AMPerfect. Hope he's signed in the next few days.
Ya... but the roster capacity situation! We'd almost be forced to AR him to "protect" him. That's not a great idea now that we're already at week 13.
#84
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Elgersma waived
Last post by TecnoGenius - August 28, 2025, 01:22:08 AMQuote from: Blueforlife on August 28, 2025, 01:02:57 AMCanadian QB Taylor Elgersma weighing NFL options before looking at CFL
Dumb. If there's not some immediate calls he should totally come up here to get film. N.Rourke did it. Strev did it. If you want the NFL to take you more seriously, blow up this league first, then they'll take longer looks at you.
However, I do agree that it might be better from a Bomber standpoint if he does waste some more time down there, at least until Dec. I'd rather have Wilson on SY and backup-to-backup than a straight-outta-school guy.
#85
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Elgersma waived
Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - August 28, 2025, 01:22:01 AMPerfect. Hope he's signed in the next few days.
#86
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Punt "Plane"?
Last post by TecnoGenius - August 28, 2025, 01:18:50 AMSo I checked the OTT@WPG game because that had the 3 tries from the 1 (for OTT) and then after the TOD WPG snapped from the 1.
Unfortunately, TSN never shows a great angle pre-snap... or more importantly, pre-C-picking-up-the-ball. The situation is made worse by every C moving the ball 6" forward when they lift it to ready for the snap. (Everyone remember MOS chirping at the ref to flag the move-forward every C does? LOL.)
Unless TSN cuts to a good overhead or down-the-line view BEFORE the C picks up the ball, I may not be able to get a good answer.
However, from what I was able to see, if you assume the C is always moving the ball 4-6" forward, I *may* be correct in that the "which edge of the line" question is dictated by which direction the ball is moving! On both OTT and WPG snaps, the nose of the ball appeared to be on or past the "farther away from dead ball line" edge! And since we know in the OTT snaps the ball would be placed on the nearest-to-deadball-line, and know the C's move the ball forward about a line's width, there may be some merit to my theory.
Next home game I'm going to try to spot the placements before the C picks it up if there are any 1YL plays. However, 1YL "going the other way" scenarios are pretty rare (basically must be a TOD, or the ultimate in coffin corner punts).
It might be time to hit the rule book...
Unfortunately, TSN never shows a great angle pre-snap... or more importantly, pre-C-picking-up-the-ball. The situation is made worse by every C moving the ball 6" forward when they lift it to ready for the snap. (Everyone remember MOS chirping at the ref to flag the move-forward every C does? LOL.)
Unless TSN cuts to a good overhead or down-the-line view BEFORE the C picks up the ball, I may not be able to get a good answer.
However, from what I was able to see, if you assume the C is always moving the ball 4-6" forward, I *may* be correct in that the "which edge of the line" question is dictated by which direction the ball is moving! On both OTT and WPG snaps, the nose of the ball appeared to be on or past the "farther away from dead ball line" edge! And since we know in the OTT snaps the ball would be placed on the nearest-to-deadball-line, and know the C's move the ball forward about a line's width, there may be some merit to my theory.
Next home game I'm going to try to spot the placements before the C picks it up if there are any 1YL plays. However, 1YL "going the other way" scenarios are pretty rare (basically must be a TOD, or the ultimate in coffin corner punts).
It might be time to hit the rule book...
#87
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bomber Tickets - BUY ...
Last post by Zach Schnitzer - August 28, 2025, 01:17:56 AMIf you're looking. In the same section as our bus tour. 3 tickets section 636 row 22, $70 each.
#88
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Punt "Plane"?
Last post by TecnoGenius - August 28, 2025, 01:12:54 AMQuote from: bomb squad on August 27, 2025, 03:19:03 PMThe ball is placed at the 1 yard line.1 yard away from the goal line. There's no reason that I can think of for placing it anywhere else. What would be the reason for placing it on the goal side of the line?
If for some reason the "which edge of the line" answer is dictated by "aim back to the team A dead ball line". I've never seen this written, but hey, it is possible?
Quote from: bomb squad on August 27, 2025, 03:19:03 PMEdit: Unless the actual 1 yard line is the center of the line. Then, if they are placing the ball at either edge, it's actually not the 1 yard line. They probably do so because it's easier to identify the edge rather than the center of the line.
That's a great point. Is it 1Y from center or from some edge... and if so, which edge. And then does which edge change after you cross the 55?
I am totally going to take a mini tape measure with me next game and check post-game.
#89
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Elgersma waived
Last post by Blueforlife - August 28, 2025, 01:02:57 AMReport: Packers won't sign Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma to practice squad - Sportsnet.ca https://share.google/QgmvkmeQw8MrfKGpc
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#90
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Elgersma waived
Last post by Pete - August 28, 2025, 01:02:40 AMfunny how things work .. 9 months ago Elgersma was likely hoping that hed be a high cfl pick, one taste of nfl training camp and its hang around just in case..similar to Wilson