Being A Back Judge

[GBFBUmp]

Originally Posted by Forksref

But, in all seriousness, our association has moved in some younger guys who are not the stereotypical U. .

Unfortunately, I am a stereotypical U. 6'3" -- 285. Fleet and nimble though

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by GBFBUmp

Unfortunately, I am a stereotypical U. 6'3" -- 285. Fleet and nimble though

Usually, the story is about a U who gets flattened during a game. You gotta love the U who causes TE's and linemen to bounce off them! Fleet and nimble on the pivot!

[GBFBUmp]

Originally Posted by Forksref

Usually, the story is about a U who gets flattened during a game. You gotta love the U who causes TE's and linemen to bounce off them! Fleet and nimble on the pivot!

I did get leveled once, 2 years ago. I wish I had video of it. TE across the middle, I was able to sidestep, then got popped by a back out of no where . Backward somersault right back onto my feet and upright. My R couldn't keep a straight face for the next 2 series. I sure will miss the U assignment. I am working on dropping my weight though so I can handle the B position.

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by GBFBUmp

I did get leveled once, 2 years ago. I wish I had video of it. TE across the middle, I was able to sidestep, then got popped by a back out of no where . Backward somersault right back onto my feet and upright. My R couldn't keep a straight face for the next 2 series. I sure will miss the U assignment. I am working on dropping my weight though so I can handle the B position.

I've been knocked down 3 times in college games, twice as a wing and once as a BJ. As a wing, I made the mistake of getting to close to the pile. I learned that you can make a good spot from a distance. The second time I was in a sideline situation where bodies were flying everywhere and I was trying to get an OOB spot. The third time I was a BJ and some d-back just had to continue to go toward the runner after the play was over. I have learned to keep my distance whenever possible because in college games they up to and beyond the whistle.

[GBFBUmp]

Yes, distance is good. That's the issue I have whenever I am out as a wing. As umpire I am used to getting in by the pile to keep things clean. Wings and B need to give a little more room to get a bigger view.