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My two cents
I'm not a big fan of "surprising" everyone with obscure rules which result in a turnover or even worse...an easy score for the offense. However, the rule is there and can be used. So if you're having a problem with a team getting out of the time out, talk to the coach and explain the consequences (opposing coach gets the same courtesy) for the next offense. Should he decide to push the envelope (which is unlikely) then he gives you no choice but to use resumption of play and there is no "surprise".
Crew, I agree with your philosophy late in the game. I too would have a difficult time applying this rule. You want to do everything you can to be invisible and if you hand the ball to the offense for an easy score late in a close game...you're going to take some heat from many different sources. Find another way!
Here's an interesting way to look at it. We already know the losing team wants to cause you bodily harm, but what about the winning team? Do you think they could take any satisfaction in winning the game without opposition. What a shameful way to win a game!
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