Pylon Mechanics Crew of 5

[jTheUmp]

+1 to what others have already said.

On a play like this, you need to make sure the BJ doesn't signal anything (touchdown or OOB) without first looking over at the L (or LJ). The last thing you want is the BJ signaling a TD and the wing signaling OOB, because if that happens, you're going to get a tongue-lashing from at least one head coach no matter what final ruling you make.

[bkdow]

if I am reading this post correctly, this must have been a pretty long run because A was snapping on their own side of the field and scored a touchdown. In our crew the lineman has OB on this play and the BJ has the goal line. This would require a conference to determine if there was a TD. I would defer to the BJ and tell him that the player was diving when he touched on the X yard line. It's his call if it's a TD. I am not sure how the wing could tell where the ball was if he is properly trailing the play.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by bkdow

if I am reading this post correctly, this must have been a pretty long run because A was snapping on their own side of the field and scored a touchdown. In our crew the lineman has OB on this play and the BJ has the goal line. This would require a conference to determine if there was a TD. I would defer to the BJ and tell him that the player was diving when he touched on the X yard line. It's his call if it's a TD. I am not sure how the wing could tell where the ball was if he is properly trailing the play.

So ... you've never seen a 51 yard run? This is EXACTLY what he's talking about. Back judge doesn't know when he was out of bounds, and the trailing and chasing HL can't see if the ball was over. That's kind of the point.

[bkdow]

I understand the point but I just don't think there can be anything definitive in a scenario like this. Even if the LJ is on the goal line when the ball crosses, it's a challenge for a single individual to make this call when there are two points to view to determine if and when a player is down. IMHO, you put your heads together and make the best estimate you can based on the comparing of what each of you saw.

[JasonTX]

The longer the conversation between the B and L lasts, the uglier it will be no matter what call is made. Make the decision quickly. Either he was in or he was out. IMO if it is a bang bang play, I'm going with TD. Unless it is clear and obvious he did not score, that is how I'm going to rule.