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Originally Posted by yankeesfan
i believe there was a slight change to the illegal participation this year, but i would like to know the final verdict on this play situation. A11 thinking he has been replaced comes off the field, then realizing he is suppose to be in the game, goes back on the field and does not get in between the numbers and the play gets off. is this illegal substitution, participation, or what? and if so, penalty(live ball?) and yardage.
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It isn't illegal substitution or illegal participation. A replaced player is one who has been notified by a substitute that he is to leave the field. He, as the 11th. player, doesn't fit the definitions. What you probably have is illegal motion. If you would rather, and the player wasn't between the 9-yard marks between the ready for play and the snap, you can have an illegal formation. Better - flag the A team coach for unsportsmanlike conduct (intentional confusing play) - when he strongly objects throw another on him and put him on the bus. Can you tell I do a lot of baseball?