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I don't carry one on the field, although I've always got one in my vehicle. I'm not afraid of someone else having one on the field, but if they pull it out, they better have it opened to the area they want to discuss. I'll not delay a game for them to find what they're looking for---they better know it and be there if they plan on using that book.
I feel it is arrogant for an umpire not to allow a book on the field (as many umpires may not allow).
These are the rules that govern this game. IMO, the coach has the right to question and point out that which he feels is improper. Still, I'll not let him turn the game into a fiasco in doing so. His having the book does not mean that I'm going to stand there and read it with him or to him.
The final decision, book or not, will be that of the umpires. If the coach doesn't like it, he can look in the book to read the rule regarding protest.
Just my opinion,
Freix
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