Fed press release link

[HLin NC]

A press release is merely a synopsis of the rule change. It isn't meant to be used to interpret the actual rule.

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

A press release is merely a synopsis of the rule change. It isn't meant to be used to interpret the actual rule.

Of course, but where did bcl1127 get his summary statement?

[HLin NC]

http://www.nfhs.org/sports-resource-...-changes-2017/

[bcl1127]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

http://www.nfhs.org/sports-resource-...-changes-2017/

Beat me to it.

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

http://www.nfhs.org/sports-resource-...-changes-2017/

Thanks. Now I'm wondering why Fed even cares about who advertises on game balls. Their "Rationale" isn't a rationale at all, just an elaboration.

[HLin NC]

Probably a preventative measure. Someone has either proposed it or it has been done. Imagine a football that looks like a Budweiser label, or a Coke can, or a McDonald's bag. Fed may just be trying to get out in front, for once.

[CT1]

I'm truly bothered that the Rules Committee has taken the time to adopt a rule concerning the loss of a prosthetic limb, yet still refuses to define the IB/OB status of an airborne player.

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

Probably a preventative measure. Someone has either proposed it or it has been done. Imagine a football that looks like a Budweiser label, or a Coke can, or a McDonald's bag. Fed may just be trying to get out in front, for once.

Doesn't make sense, considering they allow the leagues & schools themselves to advertise there, just not to rent the space out to others. If a state ass'n wants to do so, why would Fed care?

[ajmc]

Originally Posted by Robert Goodman

Doesn't make sense, considering they allow the leagues & schools themselves to advertise there, just not to rent the space out to others. If a state ass'n wants to do so, why would Fed care?

Not EVERYTHING that turns out to be good for the goose, is automatically good for the gander. I have yet to see, or hear of, league or school advertising that comes anything near, "a football that looks like a Budweiser label, or a Coke can, or a McDonald's bag" that could easily become problematic to the extent of negatively affecting the game.

Lets, "not just go there", although there are likely "some" that would sell their soul for advertising revenue..

[slick rick]

Need to make it the same for all involved!