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Originally Posted by grantsrc

No, this wouldn't be the wing's call. The guy that held is the BJ's key. It is also his responsibility to be watching the action out in front of the play. The wing would be either watching the ball carrier or some might look downfield some but since this is at the GL, I would venture a guess that most wings would watch the ball carrier and action near him.

Other observations, the R's initial position seems too straight back from the center. Should he be at more of an angle? He should also flow harder and quicker behind the play. Also wouldn't hurt if he takes more of an angle to the ball.

As for the U, well, what can you say about him. First, he's really close to the line. I know they say 5-7 yards, but he looks right at 5 yards and that might be too close to really see his keys, G-C-G. He also needs to flow more and follow the play. Laterally he moves maybe three yards at the most. I know U's are notoriously the bigger, slower officials but there is nothing that says that's how it has to be. A blanket statement, just because you are a U doesn't mean you don't hustle.

As for the BJ (you), like everyone else said, thanks for posting. One thing I would suggest is when lining up, especially close to the endzone, start right in the middle of the field, at the pad of the upright. That way you can pivot either way to help, depending on where the pass is thrown. That's how I do it working BJ on Saturdays. Also, you favor the right side (bottom side) of the screen, when it looks like the left side (top side) is the strong side. I don't know about your area but NFHS manual states that you have the widest receiver on the strong side, which would be the blocker in question. Also, on a play like this, once you recognize that it is a run, you can slide over some from the middle of the field to help see those blocks out in front better. It's all about positioning and presence.

Thanks for posting these. Clips like this help everyone and we call can learn from these types of things.

Grant, I agree it is not the L's call, cuz it is the BJ's key, but a good wing will have that call cuz the runner was not threatened, so know need to be stairing at him, and the goal line is still 5 yards away.

I agree with your assessment of the R. I just evaluated his movement and mentioned watching for a reverse.