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Agreed, but we're trying to point out to the "unbelievers" why we use the rules that we both agree are the ones pertinent to the play.
The reason we stop the clock in this case IS an important part of that explanation and can't be ignored. And it is a valid point to remember, not ignore, on any play. Since sometimes the reason we stopped the clock can be the determining factor about which timing rule we use.
The main point being, never ignore a part of a play. Therein lies the slippery slope to making an error.
BTW, wouldn't the ball going OB qualify for your question? The rule for starting the clock afterwards is based on why it was stopped.
[Edited by Jim S on Sep 28th, 2005 at 04:43 PM]
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