Helping the runner??

[DrMooreReferee]

Here's another video I did.

The 1st part of the video just shows an illegal formation. The only reason I stuck it in there is because the LJ called this foul. Alot of folks think that the umpire is the only one to call that foul. I disagree. In this case, you see wideout on the line and everything is cool. Then he shifts into the backfield and nobody comes up onto the line. By the time all this happened, the umpire was no longer looking out to the wings for guys up on the line. But the LJ was very focused and called this, good job I think.

Then you'll see a player who is ruled down short of the goal line. Another good call, especially when you see the replay. You can see where his knee hits. But the next thing we see is a helping the runner call.I'm the referee and I called this one. The TV crew forgot to bring the microphone on this night. So, you'll see me talking, but can't hear it. Anyway, I've had some criticism on this call. A couple of my elders feel that perhaps I should've passed on this call. I'll go and tell ya, I still feel real good about this call. In fact, I just think its a classic example of helping the runner. This foul is not something I go looking for. In 12 years of officiating I have probably only called helping the runner 2 or 3 times. But when I see it, I know it.

With all that being said, I know that you guys won't hold back. You'll tell me what you REALLY think about it. And thats exactly what I want. I will tell you this (not that it matters much) but the team scored on the very next play.

YouTube - illegal formation

Thanks guys!!!