Electronic Ankle Tether

[chseagle]

Both my wife & I are wondering why was he even allowed to play with the Electronic Ankle Tether, as that normally constitutes close monitoring by a parole officer. Maybe his playing was considered community service?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by chseagle

Both my wife & I are wondering why was he even allowed to play with the Electronic Ankle Tether, as that normally constitutes close monitoring by a parole officer. Maybe his playing was considered community service?

Or maybe he's allowed to be at "home" and at "school" and since the game was as "school" it was allowed.

My guess is that it's not as uncommon as many here seem to think -- it's just that most of the time it goes unnoticed.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

My guess is that it's not as uncommon as many here seem to think -- it's just that most of the time it goes unnoticed.

And as the technology becomes smaller, will become unnoticeable (and thus cease to be an issue for officials).

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Or maybe he's allowed to be at "home" and at "school" and since the game was as "school" it was allowed.

My guess is that it's not as uncommon as many here seem to think -- it's just that most of the time it goes unnoticed.

I was kinda thinking the same thing myself, that if it's an away game he must be with the team at all times, aka be under constant supervision via his coach. It's cool to hear he's still allowed to participate as interscholastic activities are great character builders.

[chartrusepengui]

the first time I saw one - my partner grabbed my arm as they were warming up - pointed at the kids ankle and said, "Chr!st - is that a pack of cigarettes?" as it was covered up by his sock. He asked the coach who explained that the player was currently going through some personal difficulties.

[Smitty]

This whole thread belongs in Sports Illustrated's "Sign of the Apocolypse" section.

[biggravy]

If you don't let him play he might pull out his gat.