Being A Back Judge

[ChickenOfNC]

In our association, the wings are responsible for flagging the covered TE downfield.

Seems to make more sense for the wings to call it. We don't have to rely on another official (like the BJ does) to determine whether he's covered. Also, the wing is in the best position to determine whether the pass crossed the LOS.

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by ChickenOfNC

In our association, the wings are responsible for flagging the covered TE downfield.

Seems to make more sense for the wings to call it. We don't have to rely on another official (like the BJ does) to determine whether he's covered. Also, the wing is in the best position to determine whether the pass crossed the LOS.

Our U has some responsibility there. Assuming the wings are on their way downfield, they can't see the LOS and whether the ball has crossed it. On the screen pass, they are more likely to be there to help.

[GBFBUmp]

Originally Posted by Forksref

Our U has some responsibility there. Assuming the wings are on their way downfield, they can't see the LOS and whether the ball has crossed it. On the screen pass, they are more likely to be there to help.

Yes, on our crew, U has the responsibility for QB or pass beyond LOS. Wings do help out though based on TE covered or not.

[ChickenOfNC]

Agreed. Most of the time, it's pretty obvious. But on close calls, the U definitely gets a good look (assuming the U actually moves up on the play )

[GBFBUmp]

Originally Posted by ChickenOfNC

Agreed. Most of the time, it's pretty obvious. But on close calls, the U definitely gets a good look (assuming the U actually moves up on the play )

Yes, sometimes the U's forget to move. It is never related to our speed and agility