This one is for discussion/debate.
Which one is easier for you to call and why. During the camp
I attend, I got the "Edgar" lecture on this (block/charge) which was priceless.
Thanks to all of you who replied to the thread "Who's Possession"

just looking to get better

BMA
Who is Edgar?
mick

Edger is the rules interpeter/teacher for new cadets for IAABO Board #33 and supervisor for officials for NCAA D1 Northeast Conference. (over 20+ years of experience and thats just the beginning of his knowledge of the game).

BMA,
And what does Edgar say about this sitch?
When in doubt call the PC?
Seems like "priceless" oughta be shared. ;)
mick

His teaching mechanics are the priceless part, but from my understanding, you should know (1) where the defender is, (2) make sure he/she has establish "legal gurading position" and (3) have the b***s to call it.
(short version of lecture)

Hey Stripes 130: b***s is just a metaphor I'm not leaving you out of the thread.

I think it is easier to explain this principle to younger officials if you expand on his thought, and explain to them to referee the defense.

While it is good to where the defender is and if he is in position, "edgar" makes it seem like your concentration should be on the dribbler. I think it is the other way around, you need to pay attention to the defender 1st, then the dribbler. You cannot make the wrong call if you do this (OK you can, but that is a different issue).

Maybe that was his point, but that is not what I inferred.

JMO.

Brian,

I've had Edgar as an instructor and he DEFINITELY teaches to ref the DEFENSE !!!

BMA...which teams make up the Northeast Conference? Is this the conference Maine and Hofstra play in?

I don't remeber all of them but you have FDU, Monmouth, I think the two the you mentioned, and about six more.

Northeast Conference Schools:

1. St. Francis (NY)
2. Monmouth
3. UMBC
4. Long Island Univ.
5. Wagner
6. Central Conn. St.
7. Fairleigh Dickinson
8. St. Francis (PA)
9. Mount St. Mary's
10. Robert Morris
11. Sacred Heart
12. Quinnipiac

Thanks for coming over to the strong side.