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Originally Posted by JRutledge (Post 795109)

Then what are the other 4 officials doing? Part of the reason I see we signal is to clarify we have no issues on the play. And I used to do this as a WH and I never took my eyes off the players when something was going on. I often did it when players were have clearly stopped playing. But we take our eyes off of players in many situation (like to go chase a ball on a long play or pass). I do not find that as a viable reason either way. If you do not want to do it I am OK with that, but not just because we take our eyes off the players when we have to do that a lot in this sport.

Peace

+1
We should signal the press box when the score is official. They should not change the score until they see the R signal to them. (PS - the idea that you're taking a look away from the play is silly - you have crew out there, and additionally, it's not like you're in a rush to make this signal ... signal it when it's clear the play is over and you have no fouls).

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Originally Posted by mbcrowder (Post 795129)

When I chop in the RFP on the try they know the score is official. On top of that, I really don't care about the scoreboard. Eventually, the points will go up there regardless of whether or not I signal.

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Originally Posted by RichMSN (Post 795135)

I do signal as the R. But I wait till the players have cleared each other. I also don't look right at the press box. I keep my head turned to the players when I signal.

Signal it, but be smart. The guys on my crew know what we're doing. First, the goal post guys know to hold their signal as I'm watching the players (on a FG/try) and more or less waiting for them to clear. I turn pretty late compared to many others.

While watching the players is important, don't use it as an excuse to stop doing something we need to do. Figure out a way to do it all.

Is a fist (with or without thumb up) signal by subsidiary officials no longer an allowed mechanic?

While I no longer work the field for ECAC games... the mechanics still are clear.. do not signal TD if there is a foul that would negate the score.

That's the way it should be for high school ball too. The team-B coach wll find out the results of the play, etc. by using standard official/coach communications as for any other foul.