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Originally Posted by dahoopref
Sorry about that, I was editing my last post when you replied back. My use of "granted" was mis-applied during the 2nd statement.
Yes, the IW caused the ball to be dead and anyone can legally request a TO at that point. But the onus is on the Coach or player to request a TO during this deadball period after the IW. The official can inquire if the Coach still wants the TO or put the ball back in play explaining it was an IW (as I understand it).
Players and coaches can call/request for a TO whenever they want; it is up to official to blow the whistle and grant the TO at the appropriate moment.
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I'm going to always query the coach. A "smart" coach would say no and save the TO.