Illegal Participation

[mikesears]

Originally posted by Daryl H. Long
The spot where he goes out does have relevance.

For penalty administration? NO
For communication? YES
For my credibility? Most assuredly.

By beanbagging the spot you have said the player INTENTIONALLY went out on his own accord and was not blocked out.

When you flag the spot where he returns now you have two points of reference of which to communicate to referee and coach of the infraction.

If I can say #82 went out at the 25yl (beanbag) and returned at the 32yl (flag) then all doubt is erased. What cridibility do I have by reporting to the referee I have a flag for illegal participation or Offensive pass interference, etc. and when asked where the player went out I have to say I do not know?

And when you tell the coach on your sideline you are not sure where the player went out he is sure to go ballistic when you tell him additionally the Off. PI penalty also carries loss of down. As a referee, I will smile as the coach reams you a new one. All because you thought the proper mechanic as listed in the NF could be ignored because the spot was not relevant.

You must have some tough coaches in your area.