[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I find it easier / more effective for the official who is not immediately "on ball" to check the clock.
It's more likely that that official will "have time" to check the clock..

I was thinking the same thing. As the U on a two person crew, I've got a lot of things I'm responsible for, and a lot of things to worry about that might happen at the moment the clock should start. Better, IMO, for the R to quickly check the arrow and clock at his first opportunity.