Touchdown Signals

[ajmc]

Originally Posted by Welpe

I agree, standard mechanics are a real PITA and inhibit my sense of style and flair.

Talk about mirroring, does one dopey observation always have to trigger another. Has there been any suggestion that "standard mechanics" should be ignored, or that style and flair are in vogue? I don't think so. It seems the standard mechanics supports, "Only official(s) who actually see Touchdown should give TD signal." (Note: the (s) suggests multiple officials who see)

It does seem however, that some seem adamant that, "one size fits all", must apply, at least as long as it's their particular size, or perception. It would be a lot more valuable if you have a differing perspective and would care to explain it, rather than just aimlessly throw rocks.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by ajmc

Has there been any suggestion that "standard mechanics" should be ignored, or that style and flair are in vogue?

No, it is a personal POE for me this year.

I'm really thinking the point mechanic is the way to go.

[ajmc]

This discussion highlites how absolutely critical it is to hold a good pre-game meeting. It only takes a few minutes to address on-field communications and review crew signals to each other, so everyone is on the same page when the game starts.

Especially if you're working with different people each game, but even when it's the same crew, never assume verify and review what signals you'll be using with each other, and you will save a pound of grief on the field.

[jaybird]

Originally Posted by ajmc

Talk about mirroring, does one dopey observation always have to trigger another. Has there been any suggestion that "standard mechanics" should be ignored, or that style and flair are in vogue? I don't think so. It seems the standard mechanics supports, "Only official(s) who actually see Touchdown should give TD signal." (Note: the (s) suggests multiple officials who see)

It does seem however, that some seem adamant that, "one size fits all", must apply, at least as long as it's their particular size, or perception. It would be a lot more valuable if you have a differing perspective and would care to explain it, rather than just aimlessly throw rocks.

Don't be so quick to get your panties in a wad, Alf. Self-examination may be the order of the day when it comes to determining dopey observations and rock throwing.

Not every post is designed as an attack. Some are an attempt at sarcastic humor while others are simply a different point of view or interpretation. These responses are sometimes set off by one's continuous arguments on a certain position in spite of written evidence to the contrary.

Mirroring would simply mean, copying another officials signal and should not happen. Signals by two officials, after communication, in an area of joint jurisdiction would not only be required, but necessary. Sometimes, if more than one official is signaling, one of them is not watching his area.