Can an official besides the WH eject players/coaches if he sees fit?

Welpe · #1 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 31, 2009, 01:06pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim D.

A block from the front or side is allowed because a player can see it coming and brace for it, while a BIB is unexpected and more likely to lead to injury.

I'm not so sure about this always being true. Often times, a side block is not going to be seen and can be quite brutal, yet legal hits.

Mike L · #2 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 31, 2009, 01:19pm

moved to a new subject

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