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Old Sun Jan 15, 2006, 07:39pm
BktBallRef BktBallRef is offline
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Originally posted by refTN
So when a ref blows his whistle the clock stops automatically, hence no need for the signal.
Except that the system doesn't always work properly. We have Precision Time at a dozen schools in my area and we still use the stop clock mechanic. There's really no excuse not to.

Let me tell you a little story, lmeadski. Last year, at the Louisiana State Finals, a crew of officials were using college mechanics. Mac Chauvin, the LHSAA Director of Officials, replaced the entire crew at halftime with the crew that was scheduled to work the next game.

Use the NFHS mechanics until your assignor/supervisor tells you not to.
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