Referee TD Signal question.

JRutledge · #1 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 21, 2004, 03:57pm

Let say you have a turnover as the WH and you are the person that signals a TD for the defense. Do you signal again TD again as you do every other time there is a TD?

Peace

Rich · #2 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 21, 2004, 03:58pm

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Originally posted by JRutledge
Let say you have a turnover as the WH and you are the person that signals a TD for the defense. Do you signal again TD again as you do every other time there is a TD?

Peace

I don't.

MJT · #3 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 21, 2004, 06:09pm

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Originally posted by JRutledge
Let say you have a turnover as the WH and you are the person that signals a TD for the defense. Do you signal again TD again as you do every other time there is a TD?

Peace

Say you have a 90 yard pass play. You have to watch as the QB gets hit after the play, then get down the field. The TD occured 15 seconds or more ago. When do you give the TD signal? I usually do not even give a signal then. It doesn't make sense to signal way at the other end of the field, and doesn't make sense to run down there, then 15 seconds after the initial siganl, signal again.

Since you say you signal everytime, when do you in this situation?

Rich · #4 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 21, 2004, 06:12pm

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Originally posted by MJT

Quote:

Originally posted by JRutledge
Let say you have a turnover as the WH and you are the person that signals a TD for the defense. Do you signal again TD again as you do every other time there is a TD?

Peace

Say you have a 90 yard pass play. You have to watch as the QB gets hit after the play, then get down the field. The TD occured 15 seconds or more ago. When do you give the TD signal? I usually do not even give a signal then. It doesn't make sense to signal way at the other end of the field, and doesn't make sense to run down there, then 15 seconds after the initial siganl, signal again.

Since you say you signal everytime, when do you in this situation?

I'll stop at midfield and scan for flags and signal the press box.

Axe Man · #5 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 21, 2004, 08:03pm

On Rut's question, last Friday we had a punt returned for a TD. I got the to the goalline, signaled TD and got ready for the extra point. I didn't feel the need to signal and then signal again. But I do what Rich talked about on a score, scan the field and then signal the pressbox.

As much as you like to be the center of attention Rut, you should signal as often as possible. Hell, just run up and down the field a couple of times with you arms in the air. Maybe they'll get the hint.

Snake~eyes · #6 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 21, 2004, 09:17pm

I think its necscary to signal the pressbox, but thats just me. After signaling on the goaline, I woudl hust to the spot where I'm going to stand for the PAT and then signal good to the pressbox.

Jim S · #7 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 21, 2004, 09:18pm

I signal both. The first just says we have the ball in the EZ, like any other official signaling. The score isn't awarded until after you have a chance to check the rest of the crew. Once they've all shown clear, award the TD as on any other play. But go upfield a bit and give it to the pressbox.

JRutledge · #8 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 21, 2004, 09:23pm

The reason I asked the question, we had a game on tape a few weeks ago where there was a fumble caught in midair returned for a TD. I signaled the TD at the goal line and did no other signal after that. My crew members asked me why. I have not seen anyone do this and wanted to know if anyone else did this. I think that is personally overkill, but thought I would ask. I do of course signal when any other score is made.

Peace

MJT · #9 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 21, 2004, 09:34pm

Do all of you who work referee, as I do, go to the 50 and signal if a really long play. That is the question I am bumping off of Ruts.
Thanks!

JRutledge · #10 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 21, 2004, 09:43pm

When I signal I do so where ever I am at. I do not specifically go to the 50 or any place else. I go up where ever I notice the there is a TD.

Peace

Rich · #11 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 21, 2004, 10:15pm

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Originally posted by MJT
Do all of you who work referee, as I do, go to the 50 and signal if a really long play. That is the question I am bumping off of Ruts.
Thanks!

When they run it in from the 2 do you run all the way to the 50 and signal and then come back for the PAT?

MJT · #12 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 21, 2004, 10:18pm

That is why I said on a really long play (70 plus) yards!

Rich · #13 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 21, 2004, 10:24pm

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Originally posted by MJT
That is why I said on a really long play (70 plus) yards!

I'll give a signal, but it won't be at a specific point.

JRutledge · #14 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 21, 2004, 10:45pm

I do the same as Rich.

If the run is only 70 yards, I am sure I would be well past the 50 yard line.

Did I mention that the Cardinals are going to the WORLD SERIES!!!!

Peace

Warrenkicker · #15 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 22, 2004, 08:29am

I would signal twice also. Once while watching the play making sure there is nothing cheap late. Then after making sure there was nothing to administer I would turn to the press box and signal again. I wouldn't turn and signal to the press box with the first signal as I would be turning my back to the players and who know what they are doing.