NCAA BOO effect

[greymule]

Well, nowhere does it say, "Unlike ASA or Fed," but on page 83 and pages 131-132, the same text appears. Also see Appendix B on page 219. Nothing about any outs standing. It appears that NCAA's BOO rule is exactly like OBR's, so there's nothing unusual about it.

In the appendix, there's one part I'm wondering about:

If the offending team corrects its own mistake (offense or defense), it says "not recommended but if coach insists, same penalty as if reported by opponent."

Now exactly what this means, I don't know. However, it appears to say that the offensive coach can report BOO to the umpire and demand the penalty.

But unlike ASA, in which the penalty always hurts the team at bat if BOO is appealed, in NCAA the offense could actually benefit from the penalty.

Abel on 2B, Baker on 1B, Daniels bats instead of Charles and hits into a triple play. Offensive coach comes out and says, "Hey, Blue, Charles was supposed to bat. Enforce the penalty."

In NCAA, Charles is out. Abel and Baker return, and Daniels bats again with 1 out. The offense benefits from the appeal.

Since this is preposterous, it can't be right. But what is that appendix referring to?



[Edited by greymule on Mar 4th, 2006 at 10:38 PM]