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I had an inadvertant whistle this year. Pretty embarrasing. It almost cost the team the game, and I thought we wouldnt get out alive if the team lost. It was on a punt and the receiver signaled for a fair catch. I tried protecting the receiver because several players on K was bearing down on him. Well I blew my whistle as the receiver was about the catch the ball. However, the ball slipped through the receivers hands and the kicking team recovered the ball. Of course, the ball had to be rekicked, and this time the punt was blocked and R returned it for a touchdown. Luckily in the final minute, the team had an interception and saved the game, as well my crew's butt.
The most valuable lesson I learned is to have a slow whistle. If there is a late hit, well you have a flag. But as I learned, it is best to have a late hit than to have and inadvertant whistle.
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