Defensive calls Illegal...?

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by ajmc

Whenever a team, or a player, chooses to make some sort of signal, sound or otherwise indication that could reasonably be judged to be a disconcerting factor, they would be well advised to abandon that device for something that doesn't offer multiple interpretations.

Another example of why officials should have coaching experience. You don't make up new signals during a game. If each team has prearranged the same signal word, something's got to give. I don't see why this should be any more controversial than having the teams wear contrasting colors.

Robert