Time Out before Illegal Substitution

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by bisonlj

A

Because they took the time out they didn't gain an unfair advantage by disguising who their 11 will be on the next play.

I could fairly easily imagine circumstances in which they would have, if they wait to call time out depending on how they see the defense react. OK, not much of an advantage, but watching the other team prepare to substitute could be a little more useful if your 12th lingers a bit.

Still, I would hope the answer to be A.