Taping up weight end of flag

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Because a lot of officials buy into the (stupid, IMO) mindset that flags should be hidden away until they magically appear on the field.

Then why to officials put their flags in their front or side belt? That is the same reasoning too isn't it?

Originally Posted by RichMSN

And the poster above is right -- everyone will do it in their careers and I don't see how that changes if the flag is black or yellow -- you still see the hand reaching for the belt.

I do not think anyone said it was a game changer or something that is a career issue. But we do a lot of things as officials that are about procedure more than it is practicality. Heck why do we shine our shoe or why to officials cover any sign of other colors on their shoes but the black parts?

Peace