MORE AMMUNITION FOR THE FASHION POLICE:

I am so excited!  the NFHS has released basketball rule changes for the upcoming 2014-2015 season.  Can I get a collective "WooHoo!"  It draws to my mind the lyric, "something tells me I'm into something good........" (Herman's Hermits)

We all can be extremely excited and wait for the season with baited breath.  I mean I cannot wait to see how the latest NFHS fashion advice affects the game.  As it turns out, tights are in!  Yep, tights are in and the definition appears quite expansive.  Let's take a look at it-3-5-3:  Art. 3:  "Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and tights are permissible:  a.  Anything worn on the arm and/or leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet color restrictions.; b.  The sleeves/tights shall be black, white, beige or the predominant color of the uniform and the same color sleeves/tights shall be worn by teammates.; c.  All sleeves/tights shall be the same solid color.; d.  Meet the logo requirements in 3-6.  (Note:  In general, a brace is defined as anything that contains hinges and/or straps or an opening over the knee cap.)

The rule letter that I downloaded on the internet had this statement below the clarification:  "Rationale:  To clarify the rule and give better guidance to what is acceptable."  Well color me "clarified!"  We are now down the road where the visual stimulation of colors and fabrics will never cease to amaze.  Teams can now take the rule, and mix or match colors for just about any mood and or social convention.

While it probably won't show up at some of our less affluent schools, can you imagine what could happen at a few of our schools during certain months of year?  I mean, the rule allows literally "any" color-as long as it falls under the predominate color of the uniform advice. 

And, did you notice, the total consistency with previous advice in the rules concerning logos?  Do you believe any "thinking" referee is going to go looking for appropriate placement of logos, particularly on tights?  (Read the logo restrictions and get back to me on that one!)

I am truly grateful for the clarification.  And, really am looking forward to the results this year.  I am always curious and amused at some of the conversations in the crew at the division line before a game.  Cannot wait for that night the home team tests the limits of the colors and fashions available to them this year.