Back-Handspring Ejection

[tjones1]

Not sure if this one has been posted or not (probably has)...

Either way, it's well worth your time.

YouTube - Cam Haas: Back-Handspring Ejection

[Reffing Rev.]

2 comments

1st: I think the LJ threw a second USC which resulted in the ejection.

2nd: GReat that the officials were in their coldest weather attire and the head coach on the near side was in shorts. (That was us week 8, black pants, long sleeves, and visiting coaches wore shorts)

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Reffing Rev.

2nd: GReat that the officials were in their coldest weather attire and the head coach on the near side was in shorts. (That was us week 8, black pants, long sleeves, and visiting coaches wore shorts)

The coach gets ejected for this alone.

Peace

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Reffing Rev.

2 comments

1st: I think the LJ threw a second USC which resulted in the ejection.

2nd: GReat that the officials were in their coldest weather attire and the head coach on the near side was in shorts. (That was us week 8, black pants, long sleeves, and visiting coaches wore shorts)

I immediately discount any football officials I see wearing striped coats. Have never worn one and never will. Neither will any crew I'm the CC of.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I immediately discount any football officials I see wearing striped coats. Have never worn one and never will. Neither will any crew I'm the CC of.

I noticed the R's initial position long before I noticed the coat!

[Rich]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I noticed the R's initial position long before I noticed the coat!

Well, I was in a hurry and those coats are a huge pet peeve of mine. I know some crews that wear them in pregame and that doesn't happen on our crew since we simply don't own any. UnderArmour Cold Gear, yes. Gloves, yes. I've even been known to wear a hood. But a winter coat with stripes on it?

But now that you've made me look again.

My.....God. He's directly behind the QB and about 6-7 yards deep. He clearly doesn't move well on top of that -- a recipe for potential disaster. Then he throws his flag behind himself.

Probably a state final ref.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I noticed the R's initial position long before I noticed the coat!

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Well, I was in a hurry and those coats are a huge pet peeve of mine. I know some crews that wear them in pregame and that doesn't happen on our crew since we simply don't own any. UnderArmour Cold Gear, yes. Gloves, yes. I've even been known to wear a hood. But a winter coat with stripes on it?

When an official does something that just looks silly like that, it tells me a lot about them. It tells me that they do not have an attention to detail (rules, mechanics or philosophy). And that they likely are not going to do many other things right if you look that way. Whoever has said that it looks good to wear a jacket? There are many uniform choices to be warm and not wear a jacket.

I guess this is the basketball official in me, I can tell immediately when someone can or cannot officiate by how they look and just see them run up and down the field. I know it is cold, but I do not see anyone at any other level (other than High School......surprise!!!) wearing a jacket on the field. It just looks silly. I do not even need to look at his positioning to tell he looked silly. And when the official started pointing and gyrating, that is all I needed to know at the end of the day.

Originally Posted by RichMSN

But now that you've made me look again.

My.....God. He's directly behind the QB and about 6-7 yards deep. He clearly doesn't move well on top of that -- a recipe for potential disaster. Then he throws his flag behind himself.

Probably a state final ref.

And you know he might be. But having been one I can tell you that just because you are a State Final official, certainly does not mean you got their purely on talent. There are a lot of factors to getting there and talent is just one of them. And no I am not saying politics, just saying that if you stay around long enough you might be able to get there under the right circumstances.

Peace

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Probably a state final ref in Wisconsin.

Fixed it for ya.

[GoodwillRef]

The white hat by is body language seems to be a little irrate, he must be really cold. They are wearing head gators and huge gloves...how darn cold was it?

[TXMike]

According to NOAA, the temp in Boone ranged from 33 to 39 on Nov 5 which was the date of this game. The coach clearly needs his head examined

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I immediately discount any football officials I see wearing striped coats. Have never worn one and never will. Neither will any crew I'm the CC of.

Funny you said that. I feel the same way. You can buy shirts that do the same thing as a coat. It looks stupid on the field.

Peace

[Canned Heat]

I saw this on another site. It read that the coach mentioned this to the crew during the pre-game conference. The crew told the coach that it would be flagged...and they did it anyway. I believe the coach may have had a first USC on him already...and I believe the "back-flipper in motion" did also.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Reffing Rev.

... and the head coach on the near side was in shorts.

Our local HS V FB Coach wear shorts regardless of the temps or weather.....

Of course, he has enough "insulation" to keep himself warm.

[jTheUmp]

Maybe he's just subscribing to TMQ's "Cold Coach = Victory" theory.

[parepat]

I don't thin the player's actions alone warrant ejection. To me this is nothing more than a twist on the barking dog or forgotten tee plays. The players actions were meant to simply distract the defense. Unsportsmanlike? Certainly. Worthy of ejection? I don't think so.

Upper thirties and these guys are dressed like it's subzero.