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OS, if I purposefully set aside a rule because it makes me feel better, or it's easier, then I expect to find myself underneath that bus. I expect to be defended on judgment calls, but not on missing the rules. And, if I'm ever approached about a rule I've pooched, I'll cop to it and learn (done it). But good Lord, even if the player is injured, you give them a moment to gather themselves and continue to play. Happens all the time. Half the time the coach is sending a sub to the bench by the time you hit the whistle anyway, but there are lots of times when you blow your whistle for an injury that you should immediately put the ball back in play.
You have no rules basis for forcing the sub when the player and coach say the player is ready to play immediately. None whatsoever.
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