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Originally Posted by OverAndBack
It wasn't for me. It was for somebody else, apparently.
But if I'm sure I have it, and there's no way he could see the ball, should I just acquiesce?
I'm with you on that, but I don't like crew discord, especially when it happens early in the first game of a doubleheader and you have to work with that person the rest of the day.
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It is really not that big of a deal. Whoever has the best look gets the spot. If you know you do not have the best look, give up the spot. If you think you have a better spot, say something to the umpire. You should never have a big debate over a spot. Most of the time the only time a spot is going to be that critical is when it is close to a first down or near the goal line. You should not go crazy over this aspect of the game.
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Originally Posted by OverAndBack
As I said, on a play that takes a while to develop, I can completely understand that.
I don't, but I paid attention in geometry class in high school, and I understand angles.
I'm saying quick out pass to my side. Especially a flanker screen. First I key on the tackle on my side and see pass. Peripherally, I can see the quarterback getting ready to throw the ball to this side, so if there's not another receiver from my side heading downfield (for a double pass or something), my attention can shift to the ball and whether or not it's a backward pass.
Then let me re-phrase the original statement: The wing(s) may have a better angle on it than the referee, depending on the situation.
And, if it's one of those situations, shouldn't the WH at least consult with the wing(s)?
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Usually the official who has the pass thrown to them has the direction of the pass. But there is a mechanic that allows the opposite wing to rule on this as well. Just talk about this in the pre-game and get on the same page. Just remember, anyone can call a pass incomplete if they know it is incomplete. This is not just the wing's call all the way.
Peace