coaches box foul

[ref1986]

My crew will use the same philosophy on this as we do on all fouls: we're not looking for trouble. It has nothing to do with what the coaches think, because coaches have no input on playoff assignments. I know of no mechanics that have the wing officials looking back over their shoulders either prior to the snap or during the play. My wing officials already work about a yard back from the sideline. If they have room to work during the play, the coaches are probably about two yards back. If they bump into one, it's a flag. Our first responsibility is to officiate the play. Coaches around here have always been good about giving us room to work. I don't expect it to be an issue.