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Originally Posted by DC_Ref12
The whistle DOESN'T EXIST, within the context of the rules.
Ask yourself this question: within the context of that play, what was the function of the whistle?
Answer: To stop the clock.
Caveat: The clock never started.
Result: The whiste was inadvertent, since if the clock did not START, it cannot STOP (by way of the whistle).
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This logic makes sense - sorry I if I'm slow to grasp that others are saying this has a rules-based foundation. If there is a basis in the rules for ignoring the whistle, then fine. It seems weak, especially if the situation is not dealt with directly in a case play. Are there case plays where the whistle/signal are explicitly taken out of consideration when reviewing the play?