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Originally Posted by Ed Hickland
It is not that we are in agreement it is just that I like the way you replace balls. But I would not do it and know that it is incorrect according to NFHS Rules -- in your area this may be the practice although incorrect.
Again, the rules I quoted from NFHS and the Officials Manual dictate a ball stays for an entire series and NOWHERE does it give officials the authority to replace balls during a series unless the ball is wet.
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Using your misguided and incorrect logic, an official couldn't replace a ball that became deflated or even lost. The game would end.
It seems strange you can take part of the rule, that portion that limits replacing a ball, so literally, but you don't take the part the specifically refers to the TEAM, and no one else, as literally.
There is absolutely NOTHING in the rules that prohibits the official from replacing a ball for any reason. Nothing.
I am amazed that someone with the education you allege could be so void of logic.