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Originally Posted by Blue37

What if the whistle you echo came from the stands?

Why is the official in the stands??? :) Just kiddin...
cheers,
tro

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Originally Posted by trocared

Why is the official in the stands??? :) Just kiddin...
cheers,
tro

Yea, you know.... the "FJ" "FAN Judge" :)

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Originally Posted by svm1010

Yea, you know.... the "FJ" "FAN Judge" :)

:D Consider it stolen!

If I've echoed the whistle, I've already turned to see where the ball carrier is at. I wear a lanyard whistle so I have a moment to find it before it gets blown. 14 years a whistle from the stands hasn't been an issue. Now that I say that it will probably happen this friday and I'll have to eat my whistle (or have my crew take it from me).

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Originally Posted by Refsmitty

I was working a scrimmage last night as U. I am learning the position but have a decent feel for it. During a break, another U spoke to me and said as U, he very rarely blows his whistle. Shortly thereafter, a run up the middle, I see the play in front of me, the leather, and the down... am not blowing the whistle - the kid gets blasted with a late hit - your thoughts and recommendations?

I think that you should try to be more vocal around the pile. Don't be afraid to talk to the players and do some preventative officiating. It will save you a ton of headaches in the long run. The players are less likely do something stupid if they hear your voice.

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Originally Posted by FTVMartin

As a U I keep my whistle in my mouth prior to the snap while looking for a FS. After the snap I drop it out of my mouth. The only time I blow the whistle to kill the play is if the ball carrier is tackled right in front of me. Even then I have to reach down and find it and then bring it to my mouth so I will not be to quick with it.

I used to do the same thing, and caught an earful working a my first college scrimmage. I hate wearing one but I use a finger whistle now.