LSU/PSU - Two Flags Thrown by the R

[MJT]

I carry 2, and have thrown 2 on only a couple of occasions. One was, as the R, a hold I had followed by a late hit OOB's as I followed the scrambling QB. I had one as a wing with a IF at the snap and then a FM on the tackle.

The funny thing about that play was the 2nd flag by the R. He threw it up in the air, but it was an IG foul, so he had to go get it and toss it at the spot of the foul, cuz that is the spot of penalty enforcement. He almost caught it after he realized it, if you see it again, watch, he looks at it and it looks like he thinks of catching it. He lets it hit and then goes and gets it and tosses it to the spot. I got a chuckle out of it, cuz I knew what he was thinking and could see how it could happen.

[jjrye22]

General policy in my association is also 2 flags. I believe I remember reading that the Canadian officials are supposed to only carry 1.

Worst in my assocsiation:
2 flags, 1 hat, 2 beanbags. Nasty play with all sorts of bad things going on during and after a punt. He said his penalty card was next.

[golfnref]

Originally Posted by jjrye22

General policy in my association is also 2 flags. I believe I remember reading that the Canadian officials are supposed to only carry 1.

Worst in my assocsiation:
2 flags, 1 hat, 2 beanbags. Nasty play with all sorts of bad things going on during and after a punt. He said his penalty card was next.

Belt goes before penalty card.

[Texas Aggie]

We always carry two flags. About once or twice a year I have a play where I throw 2.

Its very position dependent. As an R, you could easily have a hold and a rough, grounding, etc. The wings might have an illegal formation then a PI or late hit.

Any official that follows players out of bounds needs 2 flags. The umpire may one example of someone who doesn't.

[b10mtrk]

Recently retired from officiating; however, my carry list was: two flags, two bean bags, two whistles,two down indicators, two writing utensils, two clips (if linesman, one clip as LJ) one coin (not a Friday night R but saved a few over the years) a count-down watches (two if BJ/FJ) and one game card.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by b10mtrk

Recently retired from officiating; however, my carry list was: two flags, two bean bags, two whistles,two down indicators, two writing utensils, two clips (if linesman, one clip as LJ) one coin (not a Friday night R but saved a few over the years) a count-down watches (two if BJ/FJ) and one game card.

Sounds like you need a "Batman-like" utility belt for all that stuff!

[Rich]

I'm just the opposite these days. After realizing I hadn't thrown the second flag in 2 years as the R, I stopped carrying it. I have one beanbag (mainly for momentum exception on free kicks), one flag, one whistle (although in cold weather I take a Fox 40 in case my metal Thunderer freezes), one down indicator, one wristwatch, one coin, no clips (unless I'm working L).

If I need a second flag, I'll throw my hat and get fined by my crew. Hasn't happened yet.