Being A Back Judge Questions

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by waltjp

Let me add to this - when the BJ's primary responsibility isn't the goal line it's the end line.

Maybe this is a mechanical difference, but anytime the ball is outside of the 10 yard line, the goal line is the BJ's responsibility in my mechanics. It only changes to the end line when at the 10 or closer to the goal line.

Now that might mean that I (as BJ) would have to make sure a play near the sideline is not ruled out by the wing officials before it crosses. But the BJ goes up with the signal and rules on TD, no TD because the wings are not likely to be there.

Peace