Pregame help for inexperienced crew

[chris s]

Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser
Chris,

Can you elaborate on the situations where you waved off flags? When I white hat I try to limit those situations to ones where the officials WANTS them waved off or when there's a rule misapplied. I don't believe in questioning judgement, especially since I have my own things to watch.

BTW, I think a good back judge is nice to have.

Rich

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Rich, 2 flags on free kicks, both were for blocks in back when in reality blocks were continuous engagement from the front(blockee spun and was then hit in back) Called by HL as I was coming up his side. The other was a was a clip on the LOS by A, in the free blocking zone....wingman should have never called it, U explained it to winger.

Now tonite, oh boy!!! Frosh game, I am LJ, HL is rookie, U is very experienced JUCO ref and R is grizzled vet. Option play to my side, 3 times I see flag from HL come flying in from backside, 2 flags from him for block in back by defense going for ball on fumbles....gotta learn somewhere!!!