I threw two flags for illegal substitution Friday night. Both times a substitute came in, the team broke the huddle, and just as I was finishing counting the offense one of the players started to run off. I recounted quickly, verified that the additional player made 12, and threw a flag. Dead ball foul, 5 yards.
Immediately means immediately, on both sides of the ball. I wouldn't hesitate to flag a substitute pretending to come out of the game.
Rich
|