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Originally Posted by DJ_NV
Although I'm not an umpire by trade, most good U's will vary their initial position between the tackles from play to play.
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Problem with that is that we (at least in my area) are told to mirror the side of the R (he can help with the line through the QB, so the U looks mostly C-TE on the opposite side.
Standing on the same side as my primary look means my angle is bad, so I'm basically frozen between C and T (maybe TE) opposite the R. Also I have to see the ball at the snap - not always easy depending on where the DT/NT is positioned, and taking into account the position of the LBs, and you often only have 2 choices (other than varying your depth).
The choices can be vary limiting. Best response for me has always been straight to the line. I've probably knocked as many TEs off their route as LBs of their persuit. Balance is key :-)
James