[waltjp]

We had somethiing similar in a game scrimmage last week. Time was running down n the period and A was using a hurry-up offense. They had just made a first down and were at the line while the chains were being moved. I had already spotted the ball and gave my usual 'wait for the whistle' instruction while we waited for the chains to be set.

Once the chains were set I again asked them to wait for the ready to play whistle. My R blew the whistle and the ball was snapped almost immeadiately. The QB took the snap and just stood there, as did all the other players.

After a moments pause one of B players tackled the QB. A's coach starts yelling to us, "what was the whistle for?"

"Coach, that was the ready for play." Nothing else was said.