Short Pants

[2speedy1]

A few years ago, short pants was a big deal. I saw several games where they penalized teams or players, for pants not covering the knee. As recent as 2021 I found articles on the subject and that officials were going to make it a point to enforce the rule, and seemed like there were articles from almost every year for a handful of years where they were emphasizing it.

Looking up the rules I have found no change to the rule that requires pants covering the knee. But I have noticed, there are a LOT of short pants this year, it may have been that way last year too, but I really have noticed it this year.

Did they change this rule that I cant find? Did they decide to not enforce it? I know it has been a hot button issue for some, I never understood why people want to wear short pants so bad, but some do.

 

[cycloneG]

 

[t-noah]

A few years ago, short pants was a big deal. I saw several games where they penalized teams or players, for pants not covering the knee. As recent as 2021 I found articles on the subject and that officials were going to make it a point to enforce the rule, and seemed like there were articles from almost every year for a handful of years where they were emphasizing it.

Looking up the rules I have found no change to the rule that requires pants covering the knee. But I have noticed, there are a LOT of short pants this year, it may have been that way last year too, but I really have noticed it this year.

Did they change this rule that I cant find? Did they decide to not enforce it? I know it has been a hot button issue for some, I never understood why people want to wear short pants so bad, but some do.

I'll stay on topic. Yes, I've been seeing this more. Off the top of my head, for ISU, Aidan Bitter has light knee syndrome.

 

[Hoggins]

I too, hate change.

 

[2speedy1]

I too, hate change.

Its not that I hate it really. Sometimes it looks a bit strange, I guess. I am just curious if the rule changed because it was such a point of emphasis for a few years, now nothing is said.

I understand the arguments for and against on both sides. Dont really know what side is right, overall I dont care really. Just seems strange when I cant find where the rule changed, especially with how they made such a big deal out of it for a few years.

 

[GetAwesome]

 

[Clonefan94]

I too, hate change.

In the OP’s defense, I didn’t read anything he posted as complaining about the length of the pants as much as asking a legitimate question about the rule.

 

[SwirlyBird]

Kids these days and there short pants

 

[jmb]

Kids these days and there short pants

Who cares?

 

[khardbored]

Kids these days and there short pants

*** Grammar Nazi heavy breathing intensifies ***

 

[t-noah]

Well if you wouldn't use your waist band as a bra!!! Duh!

 

[t-noah]

Who cares?

I do! I do!

 

[dafarmer]

No protection when hitting ground,?

 

[t-noah]

No protection when hitting ground,?

Give me just a little protection pads/padding around the knees. thank you berry mulch.

Your knees will thank you in the morning.

 

[TedKumsher]

Very noticeable. Like they're wearing shorts at practice instead of game pants. I think some players don't even have the knee pads in.

Also not complaining -- but it's been very different this season.

 

[SolarGarlic]

If Rocco wants to flash some thigh, what's the big deal?