Helping the runner??

[DrMooreReferee]

Originally Posted by Rock Chalk

The first part is illegal formation. They only have 6 on the LOS. Question for you. Why does your U call this penalty? I'm on my 3 year as HL and have been taught that is the linemen's call. They are the ones looking across the line. Is this just the way your crew or assn. does it?

I think that is a great call for aiding the runner. Two hands into the runners back is an easy call. Much like Reggie Bush helping Mr. Linart.

Well, in our assoc. the umpire is taught to look out at the wings and see their on/off signals. With this info, he can then make a judgement on how many we have on the line. But I always go over this in pre-game. I believe its a joint responsibility with the L,LJ and U all having a stake in it. I'll say this, the umpire calls this foul 99% of the time.