Is this in the book?... (must be on bench by 2nd quarter)

[Adam]

Unless there's some sort of league rule, this is an example of some official somewhere (not necessarily these guys) pulling a ruling out of his arse. If there is a league rule, they'd better be able to show some compelling reason for adding it or they're looking at potential litigation (it seems).

Question for Lukester: would her religion permit her to sit on the bench until the Sabbath is over (sundown). I'm assuming she's Jewish, but I don't know how the requirement works.

And yes, I'd take this issue to the state as well as contact the chapter to which those officials belong; ask them very specifically where this requirement is written.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Question for Lukester: would her religion permit her to sit on the bench until the Sabbath is over (sundown). I'm assuming she's Jewish, but I don't know how the requirement works.

Usually the issue is driving (or being driven) somewhere, as observant Jews won't use powered devices during Shabbat. Doing so is often interpreted as falling under the prohibition of working.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Usually the issue is driving (or being driven) somewhere, as observant Jews won't use powered devices during Shabbat. Doing so is often interpreted as falling under the prohibition of working.

Thanks, I was thinking in terms of participating in the actual game, but the travel restrictions would certainly prevent my half-baked work-around from working.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Thanks, I was thinking in terms of participating in the actual game, but the travel restrictions would certainly prevent my half-baked work-around from working.

No baking either.

Unless you have a personal or professional interest in The Law, I don't see why anyone would expect you to know about this.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by mbyron

No baking either.

Unless you have a personal or professional interest in The Law, I don't see why anyone would expect you to know about this.

Personal interest, really, in understanding the intricacies of various religions.

[BillyMac]

Check 'em out:

NCAAW Rules

ruling please.

[BktBallRef]

There are other religions with similiar beliefs regarding the Sabbath, not just Judaism.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

There are other religions with similiar beliefs regarding the Sabbath, not just Judaism.

True, but the only other one that observes the Sabbath on Saturday I'm aware of is Seventh Day Adventist.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Would her religion permit her to sit on the bench until the Sabbath is over (sundown). I'm assuming she's Jewish, but I don't know how the requirement works.

Originally Posted by mbyron

Usually the issue is driving (or being driven) somewhere, as observant Jews won't use powered devices during Shabbat. Doing so is often interpreted as falling under the prohibition of working.

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Personal interest, really, in understanding the intricacies of various religions.

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

There are other religions with similiar beliefs regarding the Sabbath, not just Judaism.

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

True, but the only other one that observes the Sabbath on Saturday I'm aware of is Seventh Day Adventist.

There's an old saying that you should never discuss sex, politics or religion in polite company.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

There's an old saying that you should never discuss sex, politics or religion in polite company.

But this is not exactly polite company.