Dr.,
Similar experience with a guy that I worked with from a neighboring association. He was the umpire and had 3-4 years experience. I was the R, he was the U.
Pass play, I give ground as the QB retreated and then he stood in the pocket and threw the ball. After he released, the defensive tackle exploded into him WAY TOO LATE! I drop my flag, manage the immediate action, and then begin to look downfield to see what happened with the pass. What's that blur of yellow
in the air coming towards me? As the flag lands at my feet, I look up to see my Umpire. Sure enough, my U had a roughing the QB call. Unbelievable and surprising since he had 3+ years of experience and being from a different association, I asked him what he had (I thought maybe (please) he had a holding call). Oh no, he described how the defender almost neutered the guy, he said "you should have seen the blow he delivered".
I was laughing so hard that I gave the signal and moved the chains.
