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Originally posted by MJT
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So you are saying the NF wants us to call a live ball IP foul anytime we throw a flag for a nonplayer stepping on the field. I can see a nonplayer coming onto the field to be involved in the play, even if he does not influence it, cuz it takes the judgement off of us, but if they step off the sideline as well??? I will have to see a case play similar to what you asked to make that call. Like I said, probably a "no call" anyway, but if we do call it, we need to know what the proper call is. I hope they answer this specific play for us to look at. Where and when is the July NFHS Football Rules Interpreters meeting anyway? Who goes, and is it open to the general public, us normal officials, or by invitation only.?
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The Football Rules Interpreters Meeting is held each July in Indianapolis. It is attended by State Rules Interpreters and/or their designee. As far as is it open to the public my understanding is that in order to attend your state office has to submit a request throught the NFHS office. I suggest if you are interested in attending to route your request through your state office, chances are you can attend. I would also venture to guess that you will have to pay your own way.
I am not saying I disagree with your officiating logic MJT, I am saying what was discussed and voted on in January. Remember however, nothing is gospil until the Rule Book is released, and, as was the case of the first year of PSK, it wasn't really clear then. The Editorial Commitee, (See NFHS Rule Book Page 5 for names and photos) writes the final wording on rules.