Rubber Bands

[Brian Watson]

What is everyone's opinion of players wearing rubber bands on the wrists and ankles. I try to make them take it off under the dangerous equipment rule, but I get some resistance (and moaning) from players. For some reason they think they are no different than the big fuzzy wristbands, I see them as more harmful than that. What does everyone think, or how do you handle it? Our state is clear, make 'em take them off, but we know all states are not the same.