USC/Kansas OOB trip

[rainmaker]

7.1.1 Sit A. A1, while holding the ball inbounds near the sideline, touches (a) player B1; (b) a photographer; (c) a coach; or (d) an official, all of whom are out of bounds. Ruling: A1 is not out of bounds in (a), (b), (c), or (d). To be out of bounds, A1 must touch the floor or some object on or outside a boundary line. People are not considered to be objects and play continues. Inadvertently touching someone who is out of bounds, without gaining an advantage, is not considered a violation. (NFHS)

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

7.1.1 Sit A. A1, while holding the ball inbounds near the sideline, touches (a) player B1; (b) a photographer; (c) a coach; or (d) an official, all of whom are out of bounds. Ruling: A1 is not out of bounds in (a), (b), (c), or (d). To be out of bounds, A1 must touch the floor or some object on or outside a boundary line. People are not considered to be objects and play continues. Inadvertently touching someone who is out of bounds, without gaining an advantage, is not considered a violation. (NFHS)

Thanks for saving my butt there, Juulie - to me, the rule was so crystal-clear that I figured there was no reason to check the casebook.

That said, as a former physics teacher I'm a bit disturbed that "people are not considered to be objects." Anyone care to start the metaphysics discussion?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Mark Dexter

Thanks for saving my butt there, Juulie - to me, the rule was so crystal-clear that I figured there was no reason to check the casebook.

That said, as a former physics teacher I'm a bit disturbed that "people are not considered to be objects." Anyone care to start the metaphysics discussion?

Mark,
This was an unannounced change in the Case Book a couple of seasons ago. That is why you may have missed it. I recall that it was JR who pointed it out to me.