He plays varsity but he is not a varsity starter. Many teams play kids as subs yet are still capable of playing on JV. It would be an injustice to the kid to play limited snaps and not be available to play JV.

 

It sure looks like he's more than a Sub for Varisty. If not, then I agree that its acceptable for him to play JV. I find it hard to believe that he is not a Key contributor on Varisty. Maybe Ryle should consider making him more of a Primary.

Yes he does. Played Varsity against Conner and came back the next morning as their JV work horse. KY needs the 5 quarter rule like the one OH uses.

 

What is that rule?

What is that rule?

Players can only play in five quarters per week, no matter the level of play. For example: four JV quarters and one varsity quarter in the same week and that player can't play any additional quarters. If they play four quarters in varsity, they can only play one in JV.

How does the 5 quarter rule affect players who get limited plays? For example, let's say a player is on special teams only on varsity and plays all 4 quarters in a varsity game but only 7 or 8 plays. Does one or two plays in a quarter count as a quarter played?

 

At first glance on this one, I lean toward no 5 quarter rule. Leave it to the coach's discretion.

 

How about a player who is good enough to start varsity at one position but needs work at another? For example, you have a really fast sophomore who starts at DB for varsity. But you have a really good senior starting varsity QB and this sophomore is the heir apparent at QB. I think the coach should be allowed to play the sophomore at QB in JV games to get him experience.

 

So the question for me is how much does England play on varsity? Is he first team? Are they playing him on JV to get him reps at a position he doesn't ever see varsity action at?

Players can only play in five quarters per week, no matter the level of play. For example: four JV quarters and one varsity quarter in the same week and that player can't play any additional quarters. If they play four quarters in varsity, they can only play one in JV.

 

Is that total minutes? Or appearances in quarters? (If that makes sense)

How does the 5 quarter rule affect players who get limited plays? For example, let's say a player is on special teams only on varsity and plays all 4 quarters in a varsity game but only 7 or 8 plays. Does one or two plays in a quarter count as a quarter played?

 

At first glance on this one, I lean toward no 5 quarter rule. Leave it to the coach's discretion.

 

How about a player who is good enough to start varsity at one position but needs work at another? For example, you have a really fast sophomore who starts at DB for varsity. But you have a really good senior starting varsity QB and this sophomore is the heir apparent at QB. I think the coach should be allowed to play the sophomore at QB in JV games to get him experience.So the question for me is how much does England play on varsity? Is he first team? Are they playing him on JV to get him reps at a position he doesn't ever see varsity action at?

 

This is why you are the Voice of Reason. I'm take more of a hard-line stance on it, but I get your point. I do agree that it should be up to the coaches. I just expect them to be smart. Unfortunately, some are not "reasonable". If you use your JV for more significant practice time for Varsity players you are not developing others.

Wait, isn't this kid getting D1 offers already and he is playing JV after playing Varsity the night before. Not real sure I understand how if you are good enough to see significant snaps in a Varsity game, you need to play JV the next day. This kid played WR last year at the Varsity level and would appear to be doing the same again, yet here he is catching passes at the JV level? Count me as one of those quite confused by this. What development is he getting out of playing in a JV game?

Is that total minutes? Or appearances in quarters? (If that makes sense)

My understanding of Ohio's rule is appearances, if a player plays one play in a quarter, that is a quarter of play. Now, I'm sure there may be other states that have more of per/minute type of equation.

 

My problem with it is, like VOR stated, you may have a freshman or sophomore that contributes on special teams, but is obviously a running back or receiver, and gets no minutes at those position in varsity games. But, they can get minutes at running back or what ever position in JV getting them ready for true varsity play. Or, I have not problem with, a player that asked to play early on one side of the ball on the varsity and may get play on the other side of the ball in JV.

I thought KY followed this rule already and special teams is the only exemption.