Rule Clarification to a play we discussed

[Self]

Originally posted by Dan_ref
As I already said they've turned a once in a lifetime thing
into a once a game annoyance. They attempted to cover a
minute hole in the existing rule and made a mess of it.
IMO. But how about this: this interpretaion is not
consistent with the existing rules, unless they made
"editorial changes" to the rules which provide for 5
seconds to complete a legal throw-in. A delay warning works
because it negates any advantage and it warns a team that
has delayed the game using this tactic either on purpose or
by mistake. Giving the ball to the other team is entirely
too harsh. [/B]

They have made a change in the wording to cover the 5 second throw in. It is specific on when it is a straight violation and when you use the 5 second count.

Not once in a lifetime event. I had this play twice last season. Once in a HS game and once in a college game. Also two friends had this play. The real problem to me is not calling it a violation, its me calling it a violation, you a warniing, and someone else a do over. That inconsistency is what will make a coach furious. If we all call it the same they will understand. I would have no problem if they had ruled it a delay warning. The problem there, doing it this way, will end up being too harsh. It is like the swinging of the elbows, a T was too harsh. Now when they do this a second time and you T them, now you are giving the other team points. A straight violation for the elbow swinging and for this throw in violation is a penalty, but not one that give the other team free shots for points.

I think in the long run it is more consistent with the other penalties. Just my two cents, or maybe a buck fifty for those who agree.