End of Quarter Mechanics...

[Rich]

Originally Posted by officialvb

I believe way too many seasoned officials take it for granted that they will get the placement right & don't take the time needed to note down, YTG, yard line, etc... We need to take the time we need to get it right. Plus, what is this exhibiting to the new officials?

Yup. Besides, what's the rush?

This will be part of the pregame for my crew this week, though. No reason to take anything for granted.

[ppaltice]

A quick question:

On 1st and 10 with a quarter change, do you have the HL clip and move the chains or just line up on the ball's succeeding spot, then clip?

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by ppaltice

A quick question:

On 1st and 10 with a quarter change, do you have the HL clip and move the chains or just line up on the ball's succeeding spot, then clip?

I would not require my HL to clip before the switch.

[HLin NC]

On a first down, our R's will instuct us to go off he and the U after I've consulted D/D/YL with them. Clip is set after we've switched ends.

[umpirebob71]

Do any of you use a tape measure to get the exact location of the ball after the 1st and 3rd quarters? I've always used one.

[mv7267]

Originally Posted by umpirebob71

Do any of you use a tape measure to get the exact location of the ball after the 1st and 3rd quarters? I've always used one.

We do.

Also as the BJ, I go to the new spot while timing the break and wait for the R & U. After they set the ball, I get a new one to start the quarter. We were complemented by an observer last season that it looked "sharp".

[Ref inSoCA]

With a 1st Down at the quarter change, you don't bother with the clip. Set the box and chain and the boxman sets the clip.

[InsideTheStripe]

Originally Posted by mv7267

We do.

Also as the BJ, I go to the new spot while timing the break and wait for the R & U. After they set the ball, I get a new one to start the quarter. We were complemented by an observer last season that it looked "sharp".

Must be a north eastern Ohio thing...

I've never seen anyone take a tape measure onto a football field. Or any field for that matter.