Whistle mechanics on an NFHS try

[jchamp]

Originally Posted by umpirebob71

In Ohio, the umpire is to blow the whistle as soon as the ball is kicked on a try. The umpire is under the goal with the back judge.

That's where our U stands on all tries. I wonder if the task is given to the BJ because the U is supposed to make sure the snapper isn't hit--and it makes sure the BJ keeps his head in the game.

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

This is the Canadian mechanic for the reason you outlined.

Common sense should prevail here.

Talking to a couple other crews in our org shows that the timing is pretty consistent, and they split between whether it's the R or BJ. Although we did have a game on TV the other night where the ball was bouncing across the track before a whistle went off. But that was probably just some fluke. Maybe a sunflower seed went into the whistle when he first tried to blow it.