Proper Signals

[JRutledge]

There are a couple of realities at play here. First of all not everyone values all the NF mechanics whether you or I like them or not. Secondly if those officials are working and no one really cares, then it is going to be hard for them to care. Also veterans can things that a newer official can do. These are just the facts of the game. I rarely ever hear a coach complain that an official did not use the proper signal mechanics to a tee. The only people that care are assignors and other officials. Now if the assignors and other officials keep giving those officials that do not use the proper mechanics games and many opportunities that will never change. There is a lot more to officiating then our signals. I would be nice if people used all the signals to the letter, but they do not. The bottom line is officiating is more about getting calls right and being in position to make those calls. Everything else is window dressing if all other things are considered equal.

Peace