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[Rich]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I do not know of any assignment that is made based on that anyway (and not a test does not count in my mind). But the funny thing is a coach last night I believe was trying to get us to T a player for having an earring during a critical time of the game. Of course we did not, but there are people somewhere that think this is the penalty. I do not know how you can prove someone knows the rule unless they are faced with this situation and screw it up.

Peace

I don't think tests are the answer, either. Especially since they're all open book Part I and Part II) here and we go through the tests question by question at association meetings.

But you'd think there'd be some *consequences* for officials that get something so wrong. A few years ago, we had a muffed punt returned by K for a TD and it was discussed at an association meeting and the prevailing attitude was that "they're good officials" and "this can happen to anyone." I wanted to barf.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

A few years ago, we had a muffed punt returned by K for a TD and it was discussed at an association meeting and the prevailing attitude was that "they're good officials" and "this can happen to anyone." I wanted to barf.

It's no different than some other workplaces. Regardless of the offense, how much trouble you're in is sometimes directly proportional to your buddy factor of those around you.

That said, I don't work high school football, Rich, so I'm confused. A muffed punt returned by a kicker for a TD?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by bainsey

That said, I don't work high school football, Rich, so I'm confused. A muffed punt returned by a kicker for a TD?

K is the kicking team. K can recover but not advance a muffed kick in NFHS rules. The covering official should have blown it dead once K had possession.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by mbyron

K is the kicking team.

Got it. I saw a single player with the letter "K." Thanks.

[APG]

Originally Posted by bainsey

It's no different than some other workplaces. Regardless of the offense, how much trouble you're in is sometimes directly proportional to your buddy factor of those around you.

That said, I don't work high school football, Rich, so I'm confused. A muffed punt returned by a kicker for a TD?

A muffed punt can not be returned by the kicking team. The ball is dead at the spot of recovery. Now if the returning team had clear possession of the punt and then fumbled it, the kicking team could recover and advance the ball.