3 Plays

[yankeesfan]

did you notice the signal that the referee was given at the end of the third play? the referee first gave a personal foul signal and then a pass interference signal. this is very poor officiating all the way around.

[Rich]

I won't even step onto a field with less than 4 officials anymore. Thankfully, all the schools around here pay for at least 4 for all lower class games.

#1 -- Even in FR games, we communicate to the WH.

#2 -- If #66 led with his head, flag him. Who knows the history, like others have said?

#3 -- I can see FR officials making this call. It's a coachable moment.

I have no problem with my wings signaling to me on false start/encroachment, but on anything else, I want an explanation. Saying "DPI" doesn't cut it either. I want to know WHY it was interference -- arm bar, impeding the receiver, playing through the receiver, etc.

[OverAndBack]

Originally Posted by yankeesfan

did you notice the signal that the referee was given at the end of the third play? the referee first gave a personal foul signal and then a pass interference signal. this is very poor officiating all the way around.

That was the first thing I said.

First one's obvious.

Second one I thought "I don't know about that," but keep in mind, we're seeing it at 3/4 speed. It may have looked worse at regular speed, and he may have led with his head, we don't know.

And the third one looked to me like two guys making a play for the ball.

But, you're right - at the freshman level, you get inexperienced officials. Since I usually have the position of the official in question, I cringe but I also feel for him. I hope it's just a case of inexperience.