Mouthguard Modification

[CT1]

Originally Posted by bigjohn

It is up to the umpire to rule on illegal equipment. Right?

Before the game begins, the umpire will primarily resolve any issues relating to equipment -- usually casts or padding. Once the game starts, any official can rule on this -- just like they can on butt blocking, spearing, holding, etc.

[bigjohn]

So CT1, you are saying it will be ignored!

[JRutledge]

They will all rule one what they see. And it will be ignored by the schools and conferences that there is a need for more officials. But hey, it cost too much right?

We even asked our sports administer and asked him if we could one day add just two more officials to the field. And in basic words, "It would be a hard sell." So do not tell me what is ignored when the game at the HS level has most teams use spread offenses with a system that was only designed to cover running a wing offense at best.

Peace

[CT1]

Originally Posted by bigjohn

So CT1, you are saying it will be ignored!

Only in YOUR games, BJ!

(Remember, it's the responsibility of the head coach to see that all players are legally equipped.)

[D Ray]

bigjohn, are you picking nits? The umpire is charged with ruling on legality of equipment before the game. Equipment can become illegal during or as a result of playing the game, right? CT1 is correct when saying ANY official can make this call, in other words, point it out to the head coach, and make it his problem.

I got to be honest, the mouth piece issue is not on my top five issues to detect during a game. It would be a but further down if you get my meaning, but ignored, never.