UMPIRES

[JMN]

Hey U's! (notice I didn't say "Utes" as in My Cousin Vinny)

I work some U, but not a lot. Just thinking, what is your mechanic for really seeing what's going on with an active offensive (and defensive) line? Specifically, how do you divide your attention with the R (cross-line responsibility, same side, etc.), how many players do you watch at any given time? Do you pick aggressive players and stay with them for a series, or do you move your gaze up and down the line to broaden your coverage?

I'm not so much interested in the mechanics (stepping up to the line on pass plays) as I am with how you work "in the trenches".

I'm sure everyoned does it a bit differently. Some perspectives, please.