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Originally Posted by Rich
So, what do you do? Do you count seven linemen on every play?
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Rich I believe I made it very clear what we do. The wings are not responsible for counting the offense and one wing is usually counting the defense (the LJ). The count comes from the R and the U. If the numbers are correct, all you have to do is count 4 in the backfield or realize someone is covered up (which we would communicate by other signals to each wing). We have the wings worry about catching substitutions or eligible, not counting the entire offense.
Again, I do not see this as a problem. It works pretty well just like other aspects of officiating a football game where we have to work together.
Peace