something that always bugs me

[DrakeM]

"I think we are beating a dead horse. certain parties on both sides are not going to change how they call this play. It obviously works in the games each of us officiate."

Why do I feel a massive wave of Deja vu coming on?
Bart Tyson's comment quoted above, to me,says it all.
Eli,Crew,myself,bbarnaky, and many other officials have similar philosophies when it comes to this play.
We like it! It works for us in the games we ref!
It works for the players and coaches in the games we work,
and (perhaps) more importantly, it works for our Supervisors! I do not believe that any of us "elightened"
officials have said that those who call it "by the book"
are wrong! We are simply offering our opinions based on our experiences.
As I have said before, both methods are legitimate ways to call, based on your level!
This board is, and has always been about offering individual
viewpoints on rules, plays etc., in an attempt to educate and improve those who chose to visit.
I have found it very valuable over the years.(even though I have been publicly flogged on more than one occasion.)
Let's stick to constructive arguments and stay away from personal attacks. Hell, we're the only people who undertand why we do what we do. It's a rather unique fraternity.
Let's enjoy it!
Drake