Loose ball striking helmetless player

[JKinGA29]

Has anyone else heard anything about an NFHS interpretation that intentional or unintentional touching of a player whose helmet has come off will cause the ball to become dead?  I've heard this and seen it in an email but nothing official from NFHS yet.

[bama_stripes]

I'd prefer they just give us each an evaporator gun.     

[JKinGA29]

That would certainly make ejections a lot more interesting!

[Ralph Damren]

Only if the helmetless player gained possession of the ball would it become dead (because now he's a runner). The jury is still out as to if a foul occurs if helmetless player reaches down to recover a fumble or to catch a pass thrown directly at him. Hopefully these issues and others will be answered at the NFHS Interpretation Meeting to be held next Tuesday.

[JKinGA29]

Thanks, Ralph...that's what I thought too but was hearing different through a couple different people.  I'm sure you'll keep us updated on any developments!