Play of the week

[JasonTX]

I agree with BobM. There is nothing in the rules that requires a team to stick with their play call even after telling the officials. There is no reason to advise the defense of anything. They have every right to play hard until the ball becomes dead. They already know that they can't hit a player once the ball becomes dead. If there are late hits then flag them as normal. If the QB wants to truly take a knee without fear of being hit then he should go ahead and be on his knee and then take the snap.

[cmathews]

oops sorry bout the late flag, but I had a 25 second clock violation (DOG), I know I know I am the R, but hey I heard the back judges buzzer go off...seriously though, the most I would say is, if he takes a knee don't be stupid...and if he so much as stumbles coming back, and he told me he was taking a knee, I will assume he is taking a knee and do the appropriate mechanics consistent with killing the play.....

[Jim D]

If the QB or coach told the officials, then I would not say anything to the defense but I would be ready with a quick whistle if the QB dipped after the snap.

If the QB loudly announced to the officials (so the defense could hear) before the snap that he was going to take a knee and then failed to do so, I would blow it dead and penalize for USC for the deception under rule 9-9.

[JasonTX]

Originally Posted by Jim D

If the QB or coach told the officials, then I would not say anything to the defense but I would be ready with a quick whistle if the QB dipped after the snap.

If the QB loudly announced to the officials (so the defense could hear) before the snap that he was going to take a knee and then failed to do so, I would blow it dead and penalize for USC for the deception under rule 9-9.

Suppose they line up and announce that they are going to run a draw play to the running back but instead throw a deep pass for a TD?

[Jim D]

Originally Posted by JasonTX

Suppose they line up and announce that they are going to run a draw play to the running back but instead throw a deep pass for a TD?

I that case, I'd be fine with it since they weren't pretending that they aren't running a play.

[mikesears]

Our crew doesn't say anything to the defense. We tell the offense to make sure they block, protect themselves, and protect the quarterback because we aren't telling the defense. This has worked for us.

I'm with those who say that we can't expect the defense to simply let up so we tell the offense not to let up.