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Originally Posted by M&M Guy
Here's exactly where my problem lies - I know that in the rules meeting I attended when this first came out, we were told to follow the NFHS guidelines. And, I do remember specifically being reminded right before post-season that the guidelines were still to be followed, at least in our area. So, someone at the IHSA thought the NFHS guidelines were too strict, but didn't make clear to all the clinicians that the guidelines were not to be followed to the letter. And, I would still like you to show me where I can find this IHSA clarification, in writing? Is it in the Official's Handbook? Is it on the website somewhere?
I agree the IHSA has a right to make clarifications, it's just that the communication is not very clear.
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I do not think this was an issue of strictness from the NF, I think the IHSA clarified their position on the issue and gave more specific situations how the rule should be enforced. If I remember correctly, the NF was pretty vague as they have been in the past what was actually a violations of the rule on this and other issues.
And I can tell you as a clinician with the state, we are told many of the same things. But like a lot of things people hear what they want to hear and do more editorializing of what the rules say. I actually work in the conferences the head clinician assign and I attend his camp every year, so I have access along with many other clinicians in this area to the person that helps shape those rulings and mechanics. And over a year ago the IHSA called all state clinicians to Bloomington to clarify mechanics and appropriate rules applications. There is always going to be a person or two in a room of nearly a 100 people that heard the wrong thing.
Peace