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As I have stated before in this forum, my pre game is scheduled for an hour. I discuss 90% mechanics and 10% rules; covering everything from what does each official do when we first walk on the field to where we will exit. I break down the game into runs, passes, FGs, PATs, KOs, penalty admisistration, measurments, time outs, end of half. Lastly, we do an equipment check and a prayer. I will go over OT at halftime is necessary. Each crew member responds with the keys and mechanics for each type of play. If there is a rule question during the pre game, the official who asks the question will research the answer and come up with a result before the pre game is over.

At several times during the season, I will exchange roles with the crew; the U will describe the LJ's keys and mechanics for running plays, the HL will answer as the BJ, etc. This way eveybody knows what they are supposed to do plus what the others are doing. This provides confidence that the other crew members are doing their job and we don't have "look out" for their area of responsibility. Secondly, if this should ever happen, if a crew member goes down, we can function as a 4-man crew with no problem.

I have been told that my pre game is one of most through in the association. I even had a couple of "newbies" want to be a clock operator for my games just to hear the pre game (not to sound boastful). BTW, I consider the timers to be an intregal part of the game crew and require them to attend the pre game conference