Wed Jan 09, 2002, 09:20am
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Originally posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
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Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
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Originally posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
I am the father of two sons (8 and 11 years of age) who are play basketball and baseball, and swim on our YMCA team. I consider my concern for a player's well being second to none. But, in the posted play, the officials do NOT have the authority to over rule a parent's decision (no matter how misbegotten it is).
I know that my position is not a favorite position, but in this case we legally have no standing in the play.
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Mark,I would bet Larks' left one that if you sent a play to the Fed detailing a sub on the bench being knocked unconscious,they would tell you not to let that sub play unless a doctor OK'd it.That's the spirit and intent of the rule,i.e.player safety.
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I agreeing with you, but only because the NFHS would probably not read the rules before making a ruling. I know that is a harsh statement to make but that it is what I feel in my old bones. But I still stand my original ruling.
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Mark,
What is Hank's opionion on this? By NFHS decree rule interpretations are supposed to be set by the state. Whatever way your state interprets the rule, is how you should enforce it. I am guessing they wise men (and woman) here in Columbus would want us to take a more liberal interpretation of the rule.
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