Uniform Technical Foul

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by jkjenning

I guess an official would have to observe a HS player remove his jersey? If A6 fouls out, then is observed w/o his/her jersey at the next TO, do you have to have definite knowledge that it was removed w/in the visual confines of the playing area?

It doesn't matter where he took it off. The fact is that he doesn't have it on. That's a T.

[jkjenning]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

You guess wrong.

When in doubt, read the rule book. It's kind of amazing what you can find in them.

The answer to the above is in POE 1A on last year's NFHS rulebook. That states "The committee expects jerseys to be worn properly and remain on".

Thanks - I took a lazy look at 2006-07 but did not see anything that direct. It's also amazing the collection of rule's knowledge on this forum!

[Johnny Ringo]

The problem is these players - at the college level - are what the high school players and coaches see - and then they act that way and the rule is different. IMO that is certainly unsportsmanlike - taking off your shirt.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by JohnnyKGB

I had no interest either way in the game. I just dont understand why he was the only TEAM member that felt he needed to remove his jersey after fouling out. It is a team sport, so why the need to be an individual?

Hard to believe with all the show-boating, me, me, me crap that goes on during the games you can ask this question with a straight face.