Protective Gear Really Needed?

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Thanks JetMetFan.

How about the more "primitive" elbow, and knee, pads that have less of a "sleeve" look and more of a "pad" look, knee pads that I never concerned myself with in the past, before we had color restrictions on anything below the waist.

I can comfortably say in NCAAW those don’t have any color restrictions. My FNI said Debbie Williamson already ruled on the “volleyball-style” pads last year. As for NFHS, I can’t see why there would be any color issues with the old-school padding.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

I can comfortably say in NCAAW those don’t have any color restrictions. My FNI said Debbie Williamson already ruled on the “volleyball-style” pads last year. As for NFHS, I can’t see why there would be any color issues with the old-school padding.

Thanks again. Certainly sounds reasonable, rational, within the spirit of the rules, and accommodating to the players, and to the parents, who purchase such pads. But, really, seriously, do officials expect NFHS Fashion Police rules to be reasonable, rational, and accommodating?