Zebra in NV tpaul wroteGuys, snip... I was thinking of the misconceptions of High School Football rules. Ones you think fans do not understand or always misinterpret.... snip How about intentional grounding? (i.e., illegal forward pass). I must have heard, a half dozen times or more, from the stands... "Hey, he was out of the pocket!!" Also, heard that at least once from an Asst. coach.
[deleted] Zebra in NV wroteHow about intentional grounding? (i.e., illegal forward pass). I must have heard, a half dozen times or more, from the stands... "Hey, he was out of the pocket!!" Also, heard that at least once from an Asst. coach. Oh, that is a good one!
dumbref You may want cover the fouls that carry lose of down or more importantly, the rules that no long carry LOD - Ineligible down field.
BigJWalt tpaul wroteGuys, I am looking to put a cable tv show together on football officiating. What I am looking for is some ideas. It is to difficult to just cover a whole rule and be meaningful and entertaining. So, I was thinking of the misconceptions of High School Football rules. Ones you think fans do not understand or always misinterpret. I know we may have done links like this before but I need to see them again. Tom, I am always looking to network with local officials, and this sounds like a great idea. Shoot me an email if you need any help with anything. I am right next door in PA.
BigJWalt Another obvious one I constantly hear. The defense jumps offsides, you throw the flag, then you hear from the sidelines "He got back"....again, not in HS he didnt. Also, an uncatchable pass does not exist in HS football. Most fans do not know this.
[deleted] BigJWalt wroteTom, I am always looking to network with local officials, and this sounds like a great idea. Shoot me an email if you need any help with anything. I am right next door in PA. Walt what is your email?
bossman72 bossman72 wrotePeriodically (sp) through the show, you should flash either an email address or a mailing address (or both) where viewers can send in their questions regarding rules. If the show is live, flash a phone number and people can call in. You can then read their questions on the air the following week and answer the public's questions. I think this could be one of the best parts of your show. If you want to clear up misconceptions and stuff, what better way than to have people (who don't understand the rules) call or write in with their own misconceptions or crazy plays. This could also be a great time-filler.
BigJWalt tpaul wroteWalt what is your email? tpaul, here is my email address, shoot me an email. JWalter@comcast.net Thanks, Jerry
donuteater How about the thing we hear alot of from both niave coaches and fans after a pass interference is called? "Ref , that pass was uncatchable!"