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Originally posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
This play does not fall under the Referee's elastic clause nor does this fall under the unconcious player rule. The only possible way that that a diabetic siezure might fall under the unconcious player rule is if the player was in the game at the time. But the play that you described in your posting is one that we have to live with if the parents say that it is okay for their child to return to action.
If it were my child I do not think that my child would play, but it is the parents' decision in this play.
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Mark, Being an "old guy"
and a fellow Ohio official, I appreciate your contributing to this thread.
Yes the kid was on the bench but we stopped play to allow the coach and ultimately mom to attend to him.
Based on what the medical guys are saying here, a seizure = unconscious. I think I took a gamble that didnt hurt but if I have to do over again, I think I'm not going to allow participation after a situation like this.
Like I said in an earlier post...Coach and Mom need to mix a meal in for this kid about an hour before game time!
Its amazing how many different things you see working just 43 games which is what I am up to this season.
Larks - Veteran in Training