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Originally Posted by BadNewsRef
I left it alone because, as the L, I would have had no credibility making that call. I can't speak for the C b/c I have no idea what other matchups he had and I do not believe A1 was closely guarded at any time for him to stay on the play as it left him. But in our conversation of the play, the C did say he saw it. I had closed down in preparation of rotating, then I saw A1 come into my peripheral has he brought the ball strong side. I then took a couple steps back from close down as I mirrored the ball. So I know the violation definitely occurred fully in the Trail's primary
But I wonder, if there were 10-15 seconds left in a tied ballgame, would it change our thinking on this. Would we want to have to watch film of an obvious violation followed by a game-winning shot, or would we then consider this violation an elephant based on time & score?
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If I see an obvious violation/foul out of my PCA or even secondary PCA I am going to get it. Assuming of course that I have seen the play start, develop, and finish, and that I am 100% positive. If I have any doubt, even 1%, I am leaving it alone. I am not worried about my credibility with coaches or players either way. I am worried about the tape showing my assignor the call was right if I do go out of my area. Seeing the entire play and being 100% confident outside of my area only happens a few times the entire season.
The time/score has no bearing on whether or not I make the call. As long as my two criteria, see whole play and 100% certain, are met, I will make the call regardless of time and score.