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Originally Posted by Forksref
We have a saying, "Watch players, not the ball." Therefore, not often do we watch the runner, prior to imminent contact. And, I've never had a back as a key for anyone. Our keys are on the line. I can't think of any of the 5 positions which uses a back as a key.
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Mechanics vary from one place to another. I am saying that depending on the formation, the wings have a receiver right in front of them and their key is not just the line. The key is what you watch or observe at the snap. It just makes since that the wings will be watching backs on an occasion. Also the wings are not always able to see the entire line. That is what the R and U should be doing. To each his own and if that is the philosophy you use, I just think it does not make sense. If the officials are watching a particular area, why would you take their judgment away? I just do not think it makes any sense to be so territorial in officiating when you have officials in position to make calls.
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Originally Posted by Forksref
I've never told anyone not to call holding.  And, if a wing calls a FS on a back, I can accept that, but I will ask if they are watching their keys on the line. |
Why does it have to be an either/or watching? The wings need to see the movement of eligible receivers to know whether they have certain penalties. If they are only concentrating on the line, they might miss obvious fouls on other areas in the game. It just does not make any sense.
Peace