Rough night

[Steven Tyler]

Sometimes the umpire is used as a screen by receivers and gets run into. They are certainly in the flow of traffic to say the least.

[Ia-Ref]

I am of the opinion that the best rule created for safety of we officials, players, coaches and team personnel involved everyone being out of the restricted area (2-yard zone in front of the team box). Unfortunately, many officials still do not enforce the rule. Then those who do turn into the "bad guy".

[umpirebob71]

Originally Posted by Ia-Ref

I am of the opinion that the best rule created for safety of we officials, players, coaches and team personnel involved everyone being out of the restricted area (2-yard zone in front of the team box). Unfortunately, many officials still do not enforce the rule. Then those who do turn into the "bad guy".

What do you mean "we?" I'm still in the middle dodging Mack trucks.

[bkdow]

Originally Posted by Ia-Ref

I am of the opinion that the best rule created for safety of we officials, players, coaches and team personnel involved everyone being out of the restricted area (2-yard zone in front of the team box). Unfortunately, many officials still do not enforce the rule. Then those who do turn into the "bad guy".

I'm willing to be the bad guy if I can keep one of us from ending up in the hospital! I hit someone really, really hard this year and I hurt for weeks. Even more pre-game emphasis next year....maybe that will help.