ROP, twice in one game

[Rich]

Originally Posted by packersowner

As I continue to say, there is a time and place. If you have warned both teams and let them know in pre-game is definitely deserved. Based on the original post they hadn't discussed it or even warned either team. They just put the ball down.

I am one who doesn't mention it. And I'm in no hurry to put the ball on the floor.

However, the first time the huddle isn't broken on the *second* horn, I'm telling the coach to get out quicker, that we're ready to go on the second horn. The next time they're still huddled up when that second horn goes, the ball's on the floor about 3-4 seconds later and I'm counting.

*There's never a third time.* Why? Cause they know we mean business and that I'll do it again if they stay in the huddle too long.

I've put exactly 3 balls on the floor this season and I've worked 35 games, varsity and above. Not once did I even think I was "sticking it to the coach" or in a hurry to get out of there. I don't think allowing timeouts to drag from 60 to 90+ seconds is good for the game.