[drothamel]

I think that WyMike is poking some fun at Johnny's strict interpretation of the mechanics for pregame conferences. I enjoy a bit of sarcasm now and then myself.

I do agree with JRut, the mechanics regarding pregame conferences are there for the officials to serve as guidelines. I don't think that they need to be strictly followed every single time in every situation. For example, we did something different in Delaware becuase we had a card that we had to read, and we greeted the coaches with the players, so there was no need for the intro at the 1:30 mark. In VA, we do it differently, and I prefer to meet the coaches at 2:00 personally. And what is to happen if one or both teams are in the locker room at the 12:00 min mark? The book says nothing about that. It doesn't seem to me that pregame conferences are high on the list of mechanics that should bear strict enforcement. As long as everything gets done, we should be good to go. Like JRut said, they are guidelines.