
A copy of the report was sent to The Referees' Association.
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A copy of the report was sent to The Referees' Association.
'Thou shalt not steal...except for bases.'
"Does anyone know where we keep the unwritten rules?"
And if the ball is completely unplayable...
Dr Ed Henderson demonstrates that it IS possible for someone to become too familiar with the safety rules.
'Just think of one of these as enabling legislation for the golden rule.'
He waited for the next wave of regulations to arrive.
'Now hold on, Mike. You're talking about embezzlement! And unless I'm very mistaken, that's strictly prohibited in the company's employee handbook!'
"Upon further review, the receiver did not establish a meaningful and personal relationship with the football, therefore it is ruled an incomplete pass."
'Out. How come?' - 'Off side.'
'That's not what is meant by a free kick.'
At last he had found the Regulatory Guidelines.
'There's nothing in the rules about gloves.'
"He was right, you know - a queen can move as many spaces as she likes."
Baseball Rules Conference. The actions of this runner are prohibited by the current rules. Next slide, please.
'There really is no need for confusion. Rule 10, section 5, article a, subsection 3, exception 4 quite clearly states ... '
"Offside? By a fingertip? It's football not handball!"
Legal? Big-shoed clown prepares to kick field goal.
No hitting below the belt!
'You'll like it here...it's one of the rules.'
'We could have a problem here lads.'
'-and remember,under any circumstances, NO extra time!'
'Nice try, Mom! They're pinking shears.'
"We have all kinds of Regulatory Guidelines floating around."
Attorneys at law.
'By the time I finish explaining the rules, I've lost 'em.'
'Stan, wait!... Wrong game!'
"No Bald Games"
'Oh for Pete's sake. This ain't nuclear science, gentlemen. I'll read it one more time, but pay attention... 'the infield fly rule is in effect if there is less than two outs and runners on first and second'...'
James Naismith
'Upon further review, the ruling on the field is upheld. The catch was totally constitutional. Touchdown!'
"It may not be a balk, but it's something."
'What do you mean there's no specific rule that forbids a center fielder from doing that?'
Guest Houses.
"Holding superstar quarterback accountable—token penalty after the kickoff."
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