[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by TXMike

The whistle is generally not necessary but by nor blowing it, guys risk having late hits that cannot be flagged as it may involve players not in position to notice the ball is dead. I have been part of games where a few members of the crew made a wager to see who would have to blow their whistle first (and that person would buy). Seemed pretty juvenile to me and potentially dangerous.

Why can't you flag a late hit without a whistle? Do you have a rules reference for that statement?

Peace