Thanks to all for your replies...even those who decided to pile on a bit (rich). I think I understand where your coming from and I've learned.
My main point though (and I think it got lost when I got defensive) is that in situation #1 I really was trying make the correct call. In situation #2 (even though I made the mistake of watching towards the ball) I avoided making the right call because of what I learned in the previous situation.
Basically I will now try to focus harder on keeping my eyes only in my area. Alot more difficult than it sounds by the way. And if I do notice something before the snap that isn't in my area I will try to communicate in-between plays or something with the other officials. Hopefully experience will work out the problems.
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