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Old Tue Sep 04, 2007, 07:37pm
Suudy Suudy is offline
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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Originally Posted by Rick KY
Just curious as to how the BJ knows there is only 5 seconds left in the timer. Are you looking at your watch? Shouldn't you be watching the formation and finding your keys? If there is a clock on the field there is no need for this mechanic. My initial reaction is that this is a needless mechanic.
How do you know when to throw a DOG if you aren't looking at your watch?

The few games I've worked as BJ, I've used a watch with a countdown timer. I set it to 20 seconds. I start the countdown with the RFP, and put my hand up when I hear the beeping. No looking at my watch.
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