Originally Posted By: hotrodder54

Can anyone give a reasonable explaination on the benefits of this rule. From where I stand I see the team aspect of it all, and I get it. But what would it hurt to change this and give kids the option? I don't see the possible backlashes or downfalls simple pro's and con's. How does it hurt the team? We all can see how it could help an individual. I fail to see how it would hurt anything.

I can give several reasons but none that will satisfy the anti-KSHSAA crowd. First on my personal list is, as a selfish fan I don't want your kid or others out there giving their all at some national tournament to the detriment of their/my team. I don't want to see a kid injured participating in a tournament which most likely doesn't comply with NHSF rules.