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Mike, this is a respectful forum, so when you use caps like that, it's disrespectful to anyone responding. We're not children, so, please don't yell at us like we are.
I find it a very simple and easy way for the captain to understand his decision, and have encountered few if any problems.
Only on a lower level or youth game will I try to pursuade the captain.
Rule 10-1-1
When a foul occurs during a live ball, the referee shall, at the end of the down, notify both captains. He shall inform the captain of the offended team regarding the the rights of penalty acceptance and shll indicate to him the number of the ensuing down, distance to be gained, and status of the ball for each available choice.
Correct me if I'm wrong, and I've read this section over and over, and nowhere in it does it allow for the officials to make the call for the captain. Which is what in essence you are doing.
Maybe your in too big of a hurry.
I've been on the sidelines for college and professional games and have ovcerheard discussions between officials and captains regarding penalty enforcement, and they do it
strictly by the book, and they're the best and most
respected.
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