I "T"ed up the score keeper.....

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

I think he understands the rule perfectly. 2-1 says that there is an official scorer. Singular. One. The visiting scorer does not seem, by rule, to be part of the officiating crew. 2-11 says the official scorer should compare records with the visiting scorer. It doesn't say the official scorers should compare records.

If the visiting scorer is not an "official" scorer, then he/she is a follower of the visiting team, who is allowed to sit at the table.

Personally, I wouldn't whack, but I don't think it's as obvious as you all are making it sound.

You are correct about how the rule currently reads, but do you know the recent history of 2-1?

The rule was altered for the 2003-04 season to read as it does in the current rules book. This was done without any comment, mention, highlighting, or notification of any kind. The NFHS didn't even call it an editorial change.

Here is how the rule looked in 2002-03:

Rule 2, Section 1 Game Officials
Art. 1 ... The officials shall be a referee and an umpire or a referee and two umpires who shall be assisted by two timers and by two scorers. A single timer and a single scorer may be used if they are trained personnel acceptable to the referee.
Note: The official's uniform shall be a black-and-white striped shirt, black pants, shoes and socks.
Art. 2 ... The scorers and timers shall be located at the scorers' and timers' table on the side of the court. It is recommended that the scorer and timer be seated next to each other.


Just FYI.