Wings switch

[Jim D.]

Originally Posted by Sonofanump

It is done at the highest level.

Not really. In the NFL, the chains move at half time so the HL stays the HL throughout the game. There is no position switch by the crew.

The HL and the chains need to establish a relationship and learn to work together. To disrupt this half way through the game would be foolish and could lead to problems. No two HL work the same and no chain crew is the same.

A qualified official should be able to deal with a coach for a whole game.

[Bob M.]

REPLY: As I mentioned on the Fed board, C-USA does this--the HL and LJ switch positions at the half. Chains stay put. Personally, I don't like it but I guess Mr. Austin does.

[JugglingReferee]

If the HL and LJ change what side they're on, but the chains do not change, then by definition, aren't the HL and LJ switching responsibilities, and therefore, names?

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

If the HL and LJ change what side they're on, but the chains do not change, then by definition, aren't the HL and LJ switching responsibilities, and therefore, names?

New HL: Hello Coach.

Coach: Hey, who are you?

New HL: I'm s**t for brains.

Coach: Who was the other guy?

New HL: He was s**t for brains too.

Coach: Soooo, where is he?

New HL: He's on the other side, being dung for brains.