Question for the R's out there.

[Rich]

I hate this, I really do. I *never* do it. I am officiating at this point, not swinging my arm around.

The snap tells the timer to start the clock. If he doesn't, we get a new one.

Next someone will start signaling a "stop clock" mechanic after an incomplete pass, a TD, a safety, etc. Oh, wait, I forgot about the.....wait for it.......the SEC (Yes, I know they've stopped doing this.).

[wisref2]

Never do, never have, never will.

[Kirby]

Don't do it. Think it looks silly. That said, some R's I respect who are good officials believe it should be done and do it almost every time when the clock should start with the snap.