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Originally posted by DrMooreReferee
Derock,
Even an adjustment to the rules is really UNacceptable. Rules are the very foundation of the way an official conducts his business. The way JMN stated it was pretty good. Sometimes even if you see a hold you don't call it. If the hold is not affecting the play OR if the game is 50-0, those are good times to keep the flag in your pocket. Now, sometimes you see a block below the waist that doesn't affect the play, but you SHOULD still call it. Regardless of the score or play situation, SAFETY is paramount. Thats another good statement to live by.
Chill out Derock.
The Doctor
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Doc,
I would never have a game that is 50-0 because I will not allow a team to embarrass or humiliate another team that way. In youth, a team with a 4 TD lead clearly has an advantage in player size and/or skill so they will get the win but I'll use my flag to slow them down and make sure they don't run up the score. The winning coach doesn't like it but he understands and will appreciate it even more when he himself is on the other end watching his kids get pushed all over the field. You guys must understand...I call YOUTH games. You can't officiate a youth game the same way you do high schoolers. When doing youth, making "adjustments" at times, is necessary. For instance, if I have a kid on the line who can't sit still I can't penalize the team every play (well, I could but what sense would that make?) I will have to make an adjustment to the rules and ALLOW the lineman some movement or else the offense will NEVER get a play off. If in my judgement, the offense gains an advantage from the movement then I will ask the coach to replace the player. This is why I emphasize game sense so much because you need at all levels but especially in youth.