Loose Ball During a Free Kick!

[Coach Gerry Faust]

I always find myself running full speed on a Kick-off.
I have already ran past other officials to get down to the end zone to be at the Goal Line during a return!
It looks Wild on tape!
I can keep up with most players without my pads on,
but it is not the correct mechanics for the return.
One game I crashed into the center of the field for a loose
ball during the free kick.
I was on the 35 of the receiving team.
The Umpire was on the same sideline at the 40 (4man crew) and started blasting me.
He said I should not run in to cover the ball; he said the ball will come out of the pile with someone in possession!
I know I run like mad at times,but I am not sure if I
should get to the loose ball ASAP.
He suggested moving in and watching to see if someone would come out of the pile and break loose.
I guess he figured I would try to make a tackle with all my enrgy?
Any suggestion?
God Bless,
Coach Gerry Faust