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Old Tue Oct 07, 2014, 03:35pm
jTheUmp jTheUmp is offline
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Originally Posted by ajmc View Post
It seems most often, those asking questions seem influenced by what they see on TV, or may have experienced as players, a lot more than what goes on in a NFHS game. Being aware of the difference, in certain situations between rules codes, makes explanations a lot more direct, relevant and understandable.
I can't tell you how often I've had those types of conversations with coaches... Some examples off the top of my head:
"That's illegal contact! he can't hit the receiver after 5 yards!"
"Pass interference is a spot foul!"
"He can wear this tinted eyeshield, it's legal"

I usually respond with "Coach, that's a Sunday rule, not a Friday rule."
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