Coach leaves box

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Don't be a plumber.

To expand on BBR's thought - think about the intent of the coach's box and the rule. It is there to allow for a coach to help and coach his/her team, within certain restrictions. The NF decided that coaches were gaining an unfair advantage being able to coach their team outside that designated area, so they made it a POI. But what advantage is gained by a coach leaving to go to the bathroom? Or, maybe they got sick. Maybe they got a phone call where their spouse is now in labor and they need to get to the hospital? Can you imagine the hilarity that would ensue if you called a T on that coach?

Don't look too hard at this. If you find the coach up in the stands trying to get a better look at the opponent's offensive sets, that's one thing. But the box is not a jail, so don't go looking for trouble.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

]think about the intent of the coach's box

What is this strange thing that you speak of? A "coach's box"? I think it's a mythical being; like Dan_ref's hair or Jurassic's sense of humor.

[TimTaylor]

Depends?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

What is this strange thing that you speak of? A "coach's box"? I think it's a mythical being; like Dan_ref's hair or Jurassic's sense of humor.

Not only are you truly wise beyond your years, it's obvious that you also have a well-developed sense of humor.

When you put all that alongside the fact that you're a fervent Yankees fan, it must be said that you're a welcome new addition to this Forum.