Q & A: Bench Swaps

A few quick questions came up this week regarding the use of Bench Swaps.

Q: Can I use my Bench Swap right away?

A: Yes. There is no rule that you must wait a period of time in between earning the Bench Swap and using it, and really no reason for one that I can think of.

Q: Can a Bench Swap counter another Bench Swap in the same matchup?

A: Yes. We have no rules against this one either. Please know that if you are thinking of using your Bench Swap, and the other team has one, they will be notified. I will not play the spy game of letting someone submit one in the final seconds to try and avoid the counter play. It is each team’s responsibility to monitor your opponents and their use of a Bench Swap. If you plan to use one against a team that also has a Bench Swap, you run the risk of them countering with a Bench Swap of their own. All Bench Swap submissions are due prior to Thursday night’s matchup.

Q: If a Bench Swap is used and stat corrections come in reversing the effect of the Bench Swap, is the Bench Swap returned to the owner (a possibility in last week’s matchup)?

A: Yes. You retain ownership of any invalid Bench Swaps.

Q: Where do I find this Bench Swap info on our site? (Someone no shit asked me this.)

A: There is a page on www.thelombardithree.com titled Bench Swaps. This page shows the current log, rules and ball gazer forms each season. There is also a page dedicated to The Lombardi Three Constitution. Amendments 13.4 and 13.5 officially outline the use and retention of Bench Swaps and how to earn them. Lastly, I have posted regular correspondence regarding Bench Swap activity. Please make sure you sign up to receive notifications from www.thelombardithree.com. You will receive an email copy of all posts and a link to the post on the site. You may be following the blog, but I would recommend also signing up for email notifications to stay current.

Keep the questions coming. Without them we will never be able to engage the auto-pilot.