[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

I am not dropping any names. The NFHS and NCAA Men's rules editors have addressed the IAABO Fall Interpreters Conference for years. They discuss the new rules changes and answer questions concerning these changes as well as answer questions concerning other rules. Having heard the Rules Editor speak directly to the new rules changes is very enlightening. I am sorry that you are offended that I would relay information that was given to a large group of interpreters by the Rules Editor himself.

There is not a Division I men's or women's official that does not hear Ed Bilik or Barb Jacobs speak at the regional meetings in October. These officials sometimes work a Division III game with two officials who only work at the Division III level. If the Div. I official relays information that they get from Ed or Barb at these meetings, should we accuse these officials of name dropping? I think not.

As a member of IAABO I have had the opporturnity to work on committees with some of the top rules people in the country. I am sorry that I get to talk to these people and you do not. Maybe you should join IAABO.