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Originally posted by paulis
I am not a football official (hoops is my thing) but while watching tonight's Stanford vs. Notre Dame game something just did not look right. A field goal was attempted and the officials who determine whether or not it is good were standing directly underneath the goal posts. It was difficult to tell if the ball traveled within the posts. If the ball is kicked high enough that it travels over the goal post, does the official standing right underneath it really have that good a view? What about the other official under the other goal post? Looks like he has the worst view of anyone yet there he is with arms stretched up. Seems like the referee or someone out on the field might actually have a better view. What's up with this?
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If you notice, the officials covering the posts stand a few feet back initially and adapt to the flight of the incoming ball. Once the kick is either good or no good they look at each other and communicate via voice -- yes or no -- before moving to give the signal.
Happens so fast and smooth you almost never notice.