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Football Officiating => National Federation Discussion => Topic started by: ECILLJ on September 07, 2012, 12:33:03 PM

Title: Another Rule / Case Book Contradiction?
Post by: ECILLJ on September 07, 2012, 12:33:03 PM
Rule Book: 1.6.ART. 2 . . . LAN phones and/or headsets may be used by coaches, other non -
players and players; however, players may use LAN phones and/or headsets only
during authorized sideline conferences.

Case Bool: 1.6.2 SITUATION A: The quarterback of A: (a) after leaving the game and while
in the team box, uses a headset to talk to a coach in the scouting booth; or (b)
during a charged time-out, comes near the sideline to confer with two coaches
who are wearing headphones. RULING: Legal in (a) and (b) during an authorized
conference.
Title: Re: Another Rule / Case Book Contradiction?
Post by: d0d0joe on September 07, 2012, 12:40:58 PM
Rule Book: 1.6.ART. 2 . . . LAN phones and/or headsets may be used by coaches, other non -
players and players; however, players may use LAN phones and/or headsets only
during authorized sideline conferences.

Case Bool: 1.6.2 SITUATION A: The quarterback of A: (a) after leaving the game and while
in the team box, uses a headset to talk to a coach in the scouting booth; or (b)
during a charged time-out, comes near the sideline to confer with two coaches
who are wearing headphones. RULING: Legal in (a) and (b) during an authorized
conference.

No contradiction. The QB left the game. So is he a player or a non-player?
Title: Re: Another Rule / Case Book Contradiction?
Post by: ECILLJ on September 07, 2012, 12:54:44 PM
Yes, you are correct. Thanks for the clarification. I was overlooking the proper player designation.