[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

I disagree. He clearly states that he went to the NFHS.

So what? You obviously do not understand the role of the NF. A state can make a much more restrictive rule despite what the NF does. My state has done this a couple of times with NF rules because they wanted to stop certain actions. The NF is only as good as states that support them. They do not even have power like the NCAA.

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

Why did he go to the NFHS? I do not know. However, I routinely get coaches asking my interpretation on situations in my pre-game coaches meeting.

I also do not know why. And I also do not completely buy the statement because he tried to make it sound like he has some special approval from the NF before, and it was revealed that he really did not have this so-called "approval." Also I have never heard of anyone getting that kind of approval in the first place. Maybe they do give approval, but usually the states are responsible for the rulings on things from specific states.

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

I can see that if a coach comes up with a system that seems to be radically different, instead of talking to little old me, s/he takes the concerns directly to the rulesmakers.

If the offense is legal, what other interp is there to why he went to the NFHS other than due diligence?

I do not know how things work up north and what they do in your country. But the NF is made up of states that decide to maintain membership. For example Texas does not go under the membership of the NF. Or a better example is Iowa has two different state associations. One if for the girl's sports, the other is for the boy's sports. I know at one time Softball in Iowa had a completely different rulebook. So if he goes directly to the NF means nothing. It is possible other states might change their rules and not allow this offense because they feel it is deceptive (which is within their right to do so). The NF is not all knowing about powerful.

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

I am not sure what this means.

Let me put it this way. I do not believe him unless he shows the actual letter. And even if he shows the letter, so freakin what? It does not change the fact that the NF might find a way to change the rule. The NF changes rules every year to create a balance in the rules or they adopt rules from other levels.

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