Is hand chop required?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by MJT

If there is not a play clock, and crews are told not to chop, I think it would be wise to not wait until 1 second to snap the ball. We do not chop cuz we are told to not chop. The coaches were at the same rules meeting where we were told that. I have never heard a coach complain about it cuz they know that is how it will be.

It's amazing when someone in the state decides that they know better than the NFHS. To me, the height of arrogance.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

It's amazing when someone in the state decides that they know better than the NFHS. To me, the height of arrogance.

As I understand it, it is very clear in Fed basketball that states are permitted to invoke state authority for the game as they see it. Does the same not exist in football?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

As I understand it, it is very clear in Fed basketball that states are permitted to invoke state authority for the game as they see it. Does the same not exist in football?

Sure, but why would they simply look at a mechanic, say "that's stupid" and eliminate it. What's the benefit to having the play clock be a "secret?"

I know crews that manipulate the clock and give 28, 29, 30 seconds for a DOG and I suspect that is part of this thinking. I hate that and would rather have field level clocks everyone can see. I've told my BJ -- at 25 we throw a flag. They will adjust quickly.

Originally Posted by RichMSN

It's amazing when someone in the state decides that they know better than the NFHS. To me, the height of arrogance.

And it's a little bit more amazing when that person is also the state rep to the NF football rules committee.

[Mike L]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

It's amazing when someone in the state decides that they know better than the NFHS. To me, the height of arrogance.

What's even more amazing is some people think the NFHS knows what's best for all situations and all areas. The NFHS is a rules making organization, their official mechanics are suggested, not required.