Loss of Down?

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

I just don't know that I've ever seen an OPI penalty at the high school level before. I only have a basic knowledge of football rules. I've heard it's the most complex rule set in sports!

My point is don't assume that the officials were wrong. Realize "I didn't know that!"

[stiffler3492]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

My point is don't assume that the officials were wrong. Realize "I didn't know that!"

I've already run into a case where two different varsity crews called the same exact play two different ways. I'd love to assume that all officials are correct, no matter what. Missed calls happen in every sport on every level. We're human. We're wrong sometimes. Not assuming, just asking.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by stiffler3492

I've already run into a case where two different varsity crews called the same exact play two different ways. I'd love to assume that all officials are correct, no matter what. Missed calls happen in every sport on every level. We're human. We're wrong sometimes. Not assuming, just asking.

Actually, unless you KNOW they rules, you should assume the officials are correct.

If you see the same play called two different ways, then that would be a reason to question the situation.

[stiffler3492]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Actually, unless you KNOW they rules, you should assume the officials are correct.

If you see the same play called two different ways, then that would be a reason to question the situation.

I didn't assume they were wrong. I was just asking.

[Theisey]

Stiff..
Officials can and do screw up enforcements, it's just one of those things.

So, just for your benefit, here are all NFHS LOD situations that can occur. I'll let you look up all those that are auto-first down (there are five as well).

LOD:

1. OPI
2. Illegal forward pass
3. illegal forward handing
4. Intentional grounding
5. Illegal touching of a forward pass