Illegal substitution question

[mikesears]

Originally posted by ploeger76
In theory I agree with you Mike, however rules like this: “To use a player, replaced player or substitute in a substitution or pretend substitution to deceive opponents at or immediately before the snap or free kick.” are inherently ambiguous. Who determines whether the intent is to deceive the opponent and why is “at or immediately before the snap or free kick.” included in the rule unless there is a possibility of legally using deception as long as it is not “at or immediately before the snap or free kick.”
The NCAA rule is much less ambiguous and therefore easier to consistently apply.

And sometimes we do have chaos and I do like that aspect of football.

We have to look at all of the rules in combination with the casebook, rulebook, handbook, and Simplified and Illustrated to determine intent. The NF certainly cannot address every substitution situation that arises with a rule. I am going to do some research when I get home to explain my position.