numbering exceptions

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By association agreement with the local schools we do not enforce the numbering rule except at the varsity level. The main reason for this is that sub-varsity jerseys are normally old varsity jerseys. If a team has a player that is too big/small for the available jersey of the correct number we just allow them to wear what ever they can get their hands one rather then make them alter or purchase a new one.

We did get a team (varsity) that tried to use #93 as at left tackle, after getting called for a few penalties he disappeared (later to reappear as #79). It was mentioned during an early season meeting to watch for the team doing it again. The coach apparently gave the excuse that it was the only jersey that fit, but they were able to find a a jersey to put him in.

I was the umpire for the same team the next 2 weeks. The coach was warned during the pre-game meeting with the head coach. And again #93 again lines up at LG. The first time he was flagged and it was again fixed, and then the next week we mentioned it to the coach again in the pregame meeting and as soon as the meeting is over we see #93 going off to change into the #79 and they finally got it right without being penalized.

Jasper