Coach fails to replace dq'ed player

[Coach Bill]

Does the coach have to replace the player? Can he choose to play with 4? There was a scene in Hoosiers where Gene Hackman chose not to replace his fouled out player, even though there was an eligible player on the bench. Should that have been a technical?

[Nevadaref]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob jenkins
I disagree. What if #22 was a point guard and #50 was a center. If you "force" this to be the substitution, you've put the team at an unintended disadvantage.

Just ask "is this your replacement?"

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

Bob:

Thanks for your support in this matter. The check is in the mail.

MTD, Sr.

P.S. But of course the reason you ask is to make sure that he is not a replacement for another player.

Why is there still any discussion about this? I've already posted the official NFHS play ruling, which says to do exactly as Bob has stated and for the reason that MTD writes.

So please follow the proper NFHS procedure, and remember to "Always listen to Bob."

[jdw3018]

I didn't see it above - what was the coach's reaction? Did he try to make the case that 22 was the substitute?

Just curious...I'm with those who say asking the coach if 22 is his replacement makes the most sense.