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Sometimes you have to. The year before I joined my current crew they worked a 4-man game. Some time in the first half the LJ had his leg broken during a play. (No this wasn't a mafia game :D) They had to work the rest of the game as a 3-man crew. You might not want to do it but you'd better be ready for it if it happens.
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I understand that you may have to finish a game with fewer officials, but for a school to say "we'll only pay for three officials to work our varsity game" that's a little too stingy in my book. I know public schools have money problems these days, but come on, I doubt they'll balance the budget on the backs of the zebras!
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This is cheating the kids. No way can a three man crew see all that's needed to be seen in a varsity game. Too bad. Are you going three man "by the book" or having a R, HL and LJ? [/B][/QUOTE] Read closer. It's a varsity RESERVE game. the bigger schools play VR and JV here. My preference is to work without an umpire and have the referee watch the line play closer. Since I'm the referee that's what we'll likely do. In WI it is REQUIRED to have at least 4 in a varsity game, with 5 strongly recommended. --Rich |
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Totally agree with Mike and Crowder! I do prefer the pointing down signal however since it is a completely undefined signal to the sidelines and fans AND announcers. It relays a clear signal to the crew and yet gives nothing to anyone else. A thumbs up might indicate "I have a touchdown" to a coach, but pointing down only indicates that I can see the ball down. The explanation to the coach is that yes, the Umpire saw the ball down but it's still the flank's call as they have the best perspective relative to the ball and the goal line.
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The U in a Cdn totally has the ability to judge forward progress. What is it that causes this fundamental difference? Field size? |
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