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Why?

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:10 pm
by UNHWildCats
Why does the NCAA forbid the usage of the digits 6, 7, 8 and 9 on NCAA basketball jerseys?

Re: Why?

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:12 pm
by Rob Iola
Why not?

Re: Why?

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:13 pm
by DJH
I didn't know it was a rule in the NCAA, but I know that it is a rule in most HS leagues, and it is because the referees cannot signal those numbers on one hand to the scorers table when calling a foul.

Re: Why?

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:14 pm
by UNHWildCats
DJH wrote:I didn't know it was a rule in the NCAA, but I have heard of it in some HS leagues, and I believe it is because the referees cannot signal those numbers on one hand to the scorers table when calling a foul.
:) that makes sense. Thanks.