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REPLY: William...the way you describe it, I would also rule it illegal participation. Two observations:
1. Up until a few years ago, this was technically legal because the rule only applied to using a "substitute" or "replaced player" in a deceptive manner. The team member in William's description is neither--he's a "player." But the rule was changed to also include "players" a few years back.
2. Another good reason for the wing officials to be at the sideline for the snap.
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Bob M.
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