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In my very 1st varsity game the film was sent in on me for missing this call. At the Monday meeting the president called me into a classroom and turned on the VCR. I thought UH-OH! The game was 14-7 at the time and by me not seeing the tight end help the RB into the endzone made the score 21-7. I was told the head coach was red hot when he saw the film. Even though it was on my side the play went thru the 6 hole and the TE had his back to me. He basically grabbed the shoulders of the back and pulled him. From my viewpoint it was difficult to see because I was screened but 3 stories up from the press box at a great camera angle showed the officials missed the call. And...guess who got blamed? Referee had the best view but he was a 25-year veteran. Who do you think they're gonna blame? The rookie baby! I was told to never blow this call again. I have never called this in a varsity game but wouldn't hesitate if an advantage was gained, even if "most people" don't call it and it appears "picky."
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