OPI on 4th Down

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

A common mistake by those who don't understand the rules and who don't frequent discussion boards.

Originally Posted by ref49873

Amen to that. Not enough people reveiw the rules during the season to know how to apply in unusual situations. This forum is another chance to discuss how to work through the wierd plays we all seem to see.

I find both of the above comments to be completely out of line. YOu don't even know the official I'm refering to in this situation. And he is NOT one to read his book once a year and then put it away during the season. He studies as much as anyone during the season. This was just one of those "weird plays," and we all occasionally jack these things up a little bit.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

I find both of the above comments to be completely out of line. YOu don't even know the official I'm refering to in this situation. And he is NOT one to read his book once a year and then put it away during the season. He studies as much as anyone during the season. This was just one of those "weird plays," and we all occasionally jack these things up a little bit.

I think the comments are appropriate. What about "loss of down" does the official you mention not understand?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

I find both of the above comments to be completely out of line. YOu don't even know the official I'm refering to in this situation. And he is NOT one to read his book once a year and then put it away during the season. He studies as much as anyone during the season. This was just one of those "weird plays," and we all occasionally jack these things up a little bit.

Relax man. You need to understand that there are people that feel that everything that takes place on the internet has bigger merit.

Most officials never read anything about officiating off the internet and they seemed to be doing just fine. Consider the source and move on.

Peace