Sunglasses v. Eye Shields

Originally posted by Patton


As for strictly sunglasses, I think you could ask most coaches that unless the player really needs them for an eye condition we would rather him not wear them for safety concerns.

I'll go along with that.

Serg

[cowbyfan1]

I would agree with Patton on this but I would have to say they are illegal but until I have something concrete I would be hard pressed to not allow them.

Kind of goes hand in hand with the designer contact lenses that make eyes look like a dragon eyes or 8-balls or whatever the design. You cannot see the eyes which is what the clear sheild is supposed to do but everyone I have asked also says they do not apply to the rule.

[BktBallRef]

Originally posted by cowbyfan1
Kind of goes hand in hand with the designer contact lenses that make eyes look like a dragon eyes or 8-balls or whatever the design. You cannot see the eyes which is what the clear sheild is supposed to do but everyone I have asked also says they do not apply to the rule.

They may be legal but if he gets flattened and I look into his eyes and see 8 balls, he ain't playing no more tonight.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally posted by BktBallRef
They may be legal but if he gets flattened and I look into his eyes and see 8 balls, he ain't playing no more tonight.

I think that's a double negative. So he is playing more that night?

[Dommer1]

I aint gonna not let him play no more!

Better? ;-)

[Bob M.]

REPLY: The September 2004 issue of Referee Magazine addresses the issue of sunglasses. It's in the "It's Official" section, pages N14-N15. We all know what a paragon of accuracy the magazine is. So here's what they say: "Sunglasses or corrective eyewear with tinted lenses are legal. Eye shields are restricted because they are attached to the helmet. There are occasions on which medical personnel must examine a player's eyes. A tinted shield prevents such examination, forcing removal of the helmet. If the player sustained a neck or head injury, removing the helmet may not be the proper thing to do. Since eyeglasses can be removed without removing the helmet, they are not restricted. (NFHS 1-5-3n; NCAA 1-4-5s)"

Take it for what it's worth...

[Ed Hickland]

Originally posted by Bob M.
Since eyeglasses can be removed without removing the helmet, they are not restricted. (NFHS 1-5-3n; NCAA 1-4-5s)"

Take it for what it's worth...

OK. I can reach in and take the eyeglasses off without disturbing the helmet!? Let me say that again...I can reach in and take the eyeglasses off without disturbing the helmet!?

And the cow jumped over the moon.

I believe in miracles.