The question is would we be in favor of a ruling of yes not what does the rule now state. All rules are meant to prevent certain situations, but there will always be reasonable exceptions that should be applied to every rule! Tell me why this rule should not have an exception in this case. A narrow and limited ruling can offer this.
Are you going to say that the precedent of allowing the #1 program to play the #2 program will have dire and unpredictable effects on the world of school sports? The concept is bring huge attention to schools and athletes in HS football do other sports and their athletes deserve less?
