LSU/PSU - Two Flags Thrown by the R

[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.

[reff4e]

Just started carrying a second flag this year after a couple of illegal motions followed by a hold or roughing. Prior to carrying the backup flag, I used my beanbag for the second penalty rather than my hat.