Half time warm up rule: 17 & 3 USC on Coach

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Originally Posted by Niner

I suppose there will be some new emphasis on the halftime ready to play and mandatory warm-up. How do you now and how will you react if as the 15/17 minute halftime expires:

1. Team A is clearly seen running to the field.

No foul, since there is no RULEBOOK definition of "Team", 2 players "could" meet the definition.

Originally Posted by Niner

2. Team A is huddled just outside the fence of the field area.

No foul, if I can see the "Team", I do not have a foul.
In this situation, I would likely have one of the crew "shoo" them onto the field. It would also likely warrant a reminder conversation with the head coach. But again, no foul as it is not within the "Spirit of the rule"

Originally Posted by Niner

3. Team A's herd of players are halfway on the field.

No foul, since there is no RULEBOOK definition of "Team", 2 players "could" meet the definition.

Originally Posted by Niner

4. Team A is waiting for the visiting band to clear the fence opening.

Just wondering.

This situation you are questioning is specifically addressed under Rule 3-6-4. If a foulis warranted, it would be Delay of Game, and is charged to the Home Teams Game Managment.

3-6-4...Game managment is responsible for clearing the field of play and the end zones at the beginning of each half so play may begin at the scheduled time. PENALTY - Delay of Game