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REPLY: MJT...I called Steve Hall from New Hampshire (SRH on McGriff's) to see what was said at the meeting in Indianapolis. His flight was cancelled because of weather nd he got stuck in DC and never made the meeting. I mentioned this play and he said that he also had it noted as an error. He also agreed that as the rules are currently written, this is neither illegal substitution nor illegal participation. His recommendation was the same as mine: "I didn't see it coach." However that said, if the player is running on the field attempting to participate, it's then clearly illegal participation. The situation I mentioned was one where a sub steps on the field to get a better look at the action with no intention whatsoever of participating. Last year this was an illegal sub (non-player) foul with succeeding spot enforcement. This year that's all gone.
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Bob M.
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