Tue Jul 26, 2005, 01:46pm
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Originally posted by Bob M.
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Originally posted by Warrenkicker
...The rules are, however, very clear this year on any player entering the field during a play and that now being illegal participation.
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REPLY: This restriction is true for players, substitutes, and replaced players. One thing to note about this change is that in the 2005 Rule Book and Case Book in the comments, it clearly says that, "In order to be considered to have entered, the player, replaced player or substitute should be viewed by the official as attempting to become part of the play." So, if a substitute steps out onto the field at the fifty to watch his teammate cross the goal line, it's NOT a basic spot illegal participation foul. Given this interpretation by the Fed, anyone want to offer an opinion of how to treat this? My own opinion is "I didn't see it." And chances are pretty good that if all officials are doing their jobs, no one would see it being as the play is fifty yards away from the 'infraction.'. But just for kicks, what is the technical infraction...if indeed there is one?
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New case book play 5-1-2-b covers this Bob. If a substitute enters the field during the down, but does not influence the play, touch the ball, etc... it is a PS enforcement for IP.
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