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[JRutledge]

Originally posted by dhodges007
I understand that, but...that didn't answer my question.

There is no reason other than the guidelines have been changed from when many of these officials started officiating. We are talking about guys that have been officiating for 20 or more years in many cases. You see mechanics that are not taught to newer officials because they expect different things today.

Look on ESPN Classic and watch one of those old games and watch the mechanics. You will have your answer there. I really do not know how else to answer your question other than that.