Speaking of ill-conceived rules, the UIL sent emails to coaches throughout Texas a couple weeks back reminding them that the only varsity football permitted must be leather, not the composite football that many coaches use. For example, the black-laced GST football has been the most popular ball in recent years because of its tacky grip texture.
The whole affair has been exacerbated by the fact that this year's official UIL football is the Baden composite stamped with the NFHS logo.
So, the UIL has put it's foot down to squash the use of balloons and composite footballs. Why do this we ask? Who knows. It appears that the birdies and fish are safer and the cows and pigs are not. 
I wonder where the leather and composite balls are manufactured...same place?
