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Originally Posted by ChuckElias
IF (a big "if", I grant you) the rule read that ONLY team members could be written in the book, then I'm wondering if a kid in a car 20 miles from the game site could be included in the book, since he's not dressed and not eligible to become a player.
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Since time is not addressed at all with respect to these rules I would say he's eligible whenever he arrives dressed in the gym and the coach has every right to write his name in the book before the 10 minute mark. (If the coach wants to put your name in the book because you played in '68 there's nothing to stop him btw...time is not addressed. But you'll need to explain to your assignor why your name appears in the boxscore as a player and an official, won't you?)
Further, if the coach writes him into the book there is no penalty if the kid decides he wants to go visit little Suzy or hold up a liquor store (or even both) instead of show up for the game. Why no penalty you ask? Because time is not addressed.
But you ignored my question: what if A1 is dressed and injures himself during warmups just prior to the 10 minute mark (ie not ready at the 10 minute mark). Are you saying the coach should NOT put his name in the book?
What if A1 injures himself at the 9 minute mark? Does the coach have to take A1's name out of the book & be given a T?