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[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

blbrown71:

Why am I not suprised about this incorrect interpretation from the MichiganHSAA.

I am sorry to hear the Nate is trying to impose a rule that does not exist.

What makes this an incorrect interpretation? Do you have an NFHS case play that contradicts it? The fact is that this guy says it's unsporting. I personally disagree, as does recent "tradition", but if Michigan wants to eliminate a HUGE annoyance from the game, there's nothing that I know of in print to contradict them.

And he's not imposing a non-existent rule. He's saying that this action falls under the rules for unsporting conduct.

[stosh]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

What makes this an incorrect interpretation? Do you have an NFHS case play that contradicts it? The fact is that this guy says it's unsporting. I personally disagree, as does recent "tradition", but if Michigan wants to eliminate a HUGE annoyance from the game, there's nothing that I know of in print to contradict them.

And he's not imposing a non-existent rule. He's saying that this action falls under the rules for unsporting conduct.

Then they should be assessing a technical foul, not a warning.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by stosh

Then they should be assessing a technical foul, not a warning.

Excellent point.

Don't confuse Scrappy by using logic.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by stosh

Then they should be assessing a technical foul, not a warning.

You can have a "warning" before a technical foul -- see all the "delay of game" rulings.

THe OP only said it was a warning. S/he didn't indicate what the MI ruling was if the team didn't stop.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by stosh

Then they should be assessing a technical foul, not a warning.

Hey, who's the new guy making me look bad?

Yeah, Stosh, I know it's not a perfect interpretation. But I think that's it's just as valid to say it's unsporting as it is to say that it's nothing, since the NFHS hasn't ever said anything about it.

The warning could be considered a courtesy, like warning a coach to get back in the box, before a T is issued.