Thread: Mercy Rule
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Old Fri Jan 07, 2011, 02:41pm
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Originally Posted by Ptflea2 View Post
I think all mercy rules go into effect only in the second half so the chances of this happening are slim, but has anyone had a team come back and make a game competitive after the running clock takes place? From what I understand, once the mercy rule is a go you can't go back. This true?

I could see a coach getting real upset if his team was storming back, but couldn't get the clock to stop during dead balls.
In some areas, it's reversible. I think here, if it drops back below 35, it stops again as usual.
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