Head coach late arrival to game

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Originally Posted by Nevadaref

10.5.1 SITUATION E: [blah, blah, blah] However, if the coach begins the game by sitting somewhere other than where the box is located, he/she may not use the box privileges any time during the game. The coach must begin the game in a position within the box if he/she wishes to stand when permitted under the optional coaching-box provisions. (10-5 Note 1)

Does anybody besides me think this is a ridiculous interpretation? Use of the coaching box for the entire game is determined by where the coach sits at tip-off? That just seems overly-officious to me.