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At our last meeting, one of our referees gave a brief talk about making the ball ready for play. He stated that he had received a complaint from a coach regarding the subject matter. It was late in the 4th Qtr. and the offense had used up all of its time outs. There was approximately 1:30 on the play clock and counting down. The complaint came when the officiating crew continued to maintain the SAME pace in putting the ball back in play. Again, I repeat the same pace - no faster, or slower. The coach complained that other crews in similar situations were hurrying the ball back to the LOS. The referee that spoke recommended that we, as an association, not do that! He stated that we should maintain the same pace throughout the game. He also stated, that to hurry the ball back in play was unfair to the defense. Your thoughts and comments please!
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Fri Oct 22, 2004, 02:56pm
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I agree with the referee, keep the same pace thoughout the game.
I will add this suggestion; Do whatever it takes not to have the game expire with the Umpire standing over the ball. If you fail and allow this to happen, most likely this is all you will hear about regarding what may have been and almost perfect game. My 2 cents
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Fri Oct 22, 2004, 03:10pm
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I only do one thing differently on a hurry-up or no-huddle situation.
Normally, U sets the ball, I verify that both linesmen are ready and the down-box is set in the right spot and with the right down, and then I blow it ready. On a no-huddle or hurry-up (whether this is at the end of a half or just the offense's normal mode of operation), I try to check on my linesmen and down-box before the ball is set, give U a nod to get out of there, and then blow it. I MAYBE shave a half-second to a second from my normal pace (which, I've been told, is a little on the quick side anyway).
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Fri Oct 22, 2004, 09:33pm
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Canadian Philosophy
We don't have this problem in Canada.
The clock stops after each play and starts on the RFP or the snap, depending on how the previous play ended. Also, a team does not have to snap the ball before the clock reads 0:00. They will still get one more play, but the play clock still is in operation.
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Mon Oct 25, 2004, 11:02am
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REPLY: When you watch the NFL on Sunday, you will notice that they do hurry to get the ball spotted in this situation. They have been told to always accommodate the pace of the offense.
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Mon Oct 25, 2004, 10:50pm
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I believe the book says that the time to set the ball and mark it ready for play should not exceed 3 seconds. How much faster are we to get it marked?
Under what circumstances do you folks call a delay when the leading team's players prevent the unpiling to consume time?
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Mon Oct 25, 2004, 11:36pm
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Tue Oct 26, 2004, 08:50am
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Tue Oct 26, 2004, 11:06am
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All season long my crew moves at a rapid pace. On a running play the RFP sounds within 11-13 seconds. Pass plays take longer because of the relays. Most teams struggle to keep up with us.
Near the end of a half where a team is going hurry-up the only change we might make is to have the umpire retrieve the ball rather than relay if the play ends in a side zone. My suggestion is keep a rapid pace all game long and do not speed up for the hurry-up.
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