As stupid as it is, as long as he had thigh pads in their place and knee pads in the knee pad holders, they're legal.
ARTICLE 3. All players must wear the following mandatory equipment:
a. Helmet.
b. Hip pads.
c. Jersey.
d. Knee pads.
e. Mouthpiece.
f. Pants.
g. Shoulder pads.
h. Socks.
i. Thigh guards.
Specifications: Mandatory Equipment
ARTICLE 4.
a. Helmets. 1. The helmet must be fitted with a facemask anda secured four- or six-point chin strap, all points of which must be securedwhenever the ball is in play.
2. Helmets for all players of a team must be of the same color anddesign.
3. Helmets must carry a warning label regarding the risk of injuryand a manufacturer’s or reconditioner’s certification indicatingsatisfaction of National Operating Committee on Standards forAthletic Equipment (NOCSAE) test standards. Reconditioned helmets shall show recertification to indicate satisfaction with theNOCSAE test standard.
b. Hip Pads. Hip pads must include a tailbone protector.
c. Jersey. See Rule 1-4-5
d. Knee Pads. Knee pads must be at least 1/2-inch thick and must be coveredby pants. It is strongly recommended that they cover the knees. Nopads or protective equipment may be worn outside the pants.
e. Mouthpiece. The mouthpiece must be an intra-oral device of any readilyvisible color. It must not be white or transparent. It must be made withFDA-approved base materials (FDCS) and cover all upper teeth. It isrecommended that the mouthpiece be properly fitted.
f. Pants. Players of a team must wear pants of the same color and design.
g. Shoulder pads. There are no specifications for shoulder pads. (SeeAppendix D)
h. Socks. Players of a team must wear socks or leg coverings that areidentical in color and design (Exceptions: Unaltered knee braces, tapeor a bandage to protect or prevent an injury, and barefoot kickers).
i. Thigh guards. There are no specifications for thigh guards. (SeeAppendix D)