It's been a busy blog day.
This ruling was just released to football coaches and officials in Nebraska.
FOOTBALL COACHES - Please read the the following NSAA memorandum which has been sent to all football officials. Acts that focus attention on, or those intended to engender ill will toward individuals have no place in the educational activities. Rule 9-5-1 clearly outlines that unsportsmanlike conduct includes any “baiting or taunting acts.” Acts such as diving into the end zone with no defender present, excessive face painting or marking of equipment with inappropriate words and use of disconcerting gestures should be penalized immediately as per the rule code. Excessive face painting is interpreted by the NSAA as any eye black beyond the single strip under the eye. Anything beyond that is considered excessive.
It is pretty clear that any face paint other than the single strip under the eye are not allowed and will be penalized. I will be glad to be rid of the ridiculous face painting that some players put on.
