Referee Mirroring Signals upon a Score

[Pepsidude1]

What is the NFHS mechanic about a referee mirroring signal after a score. Example: after a TD, turning to the press box and giving the TD signal or after a made PAT or FG, turning to the press box and giving the signal. Is it needed? Does anyone use that?

[jTheUmp]

We don't use it (unless there's a penalty or something where the R do it as part of the announcement on the microphone). I think it used to be a mechanic for some reason, until the powers that be realize that officials other than the referee were, in fact, visible to the crowd.

[HLin NC]

Might want to consult pg 48 of your NFHS officials manual on that.

[ajmc]

Page 48 of the Official's Manual, seems to reference "Officials NOT observing touchdown, NOT mirroring signal (for good reason). However, the R confirming the score to the Press Box, as being certified, is an entirely different matter.

[Tom.OH]

Not done in Ohio