Part of the problem for wing officials is that they don't do a good job from the opening KO in keeping their sideline clear. There should only be three coaches in the first 2-yd zone and now with the restraining line, there should be no one in that zone between the 25 yd line and the end line. You should have room to work OOB on plays that come your way.
If you get hit from behind when you are on the field, it is your fault.
Thanks for the real-life lesson. I, too, have emailed it to my crew.
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