Possible rules changes for 2009

[ajmc]

Originally Posted by LDUB

Last year the changes were announced on February 12. What makes you think they are struggling to announce anything?

That doesn't solve the problem of teams not having anyone numbered 50-79 on the field.

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"Struggling" may have been stronger than necessary and a little presumptious, perhaps "hoping" they announce something might be more accurate. Does that make any difference?

Have no idea where you're coming from regarding, "That doesn't solve the problem of teams not having anyone numbered 50-79 on the field.", I thought that issue was settled by the current numbering exception. The suggestion about simply lengthening the time frame "A" players would have to be set, limited to when they choose to avail themselves of the numbering exception doesn't affect the suggested purpose of the numbering exception at all, or any other rules for that matter.

Maybe even better yet, would be a simple Case Book interpretation that would clarify whether an A-11 type approach violates the rule. Unfortunately, the A-11 offense may have let a nasty genie out of the bottle, and getting it back in, without creating a bunch of other unintentional problems, may not be so simple. Hopefully, we'll all be advised soon if any adjustments will be made.