I am the Linesman on our crew. When I have a really good ballboy, as I did recently in a mudbath-game I let them come right on the field. The best ones always seem to be coaches kids that really seem to love the game. It would be interesting to know how many grow up to be quarterbacks. I've never had the problem of having too many, thanks for the warning. Normally I have to hunt him down after a long (punt or interception) change of posession.
Good ball boys are a blessing for wing officials.
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