illegal formation?

Originally posted by kentref


Think about what 3-7-3 says. In this case A11 is a player and continues to be a player until he is replaced. Even though he went off the field during a dead ball period he was not "replaced" by another player, therefore you could argue that he is still a player. As long as he was within the numbers before he left the field, then it doesn't matter if he doesn't get within the numbers when he comes back on the field, unless ... there is some deception and he doesn't draw coverage. Then I would probably flag it as illegal participation (9-6-4d). Otherwise I don't think I'd flag it at all.

kentref,
Good point! I was looking at it as when he left the field he then wouldn't be considered a player any longer. My mistake.