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Originally Posted by jaybird
The U should be facing A; 1) To get the signal from the R, 2) To verify that A has 5 linemen numbered 50 thru 79, 3) To count A.
The count of B is the responsibility of the BJ and the sideline officials.
I have never understood why any U would face the wrong direction and in effect not be able to perform his pre-snap duties.
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As per our mechanics book, the U counts B. I know--I should be facing A and doing my presnap routine, but for some reason or another, I have to count B.