Coaches box

[HLin NC]

Does NC have a different interpretation of "when the ball is live" than the rest of the country

The state supervisor said that the RFP was the best point of reference rather than "about to become live" so yes, I guess we have a different interpretation.
Coaches are simple creatures and that gives them an audible signal, much like Pavlov's dog

"About" is pretty broad, or could be given some of the bizarre scenarios and questions that get posted here.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

The state supervisor said that the RFP was the best point of reference rather than "about to become live" so yes, I guess we have a different interpretation.
Coaches are simple creatures and that gives them an audible signal, much like Pavlov's dog

"About" is pretty broad, or could be given some of the bizarre scenarios and questions that get posted here.

The word "about" is not part of 9-8-3, though.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Rich

The word "about" is not part of 9-8-3, though.

When in Rome, or in this case, North Carolina...

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

When in Rome, or in this case, North Carolina...

Honestly, I wasn't trying to be a jerk about it. Quite frankly, your state's interpretation is the most reasonable and practical I've seen.

[HLin NC]

Rich, I guess it comes from the NF 2009 commentary, which was the first season, where it says "the coaches must move into the team box before the ball becomes live".

I think "about" comes from my state clinic notes that summer. I may have confused the two. In any event, the RFP gives us a good reference point to tell the coaches "ready for play blown guys, move back"

[CT1]

Our state guideline is "snapper over the ball & QB calling signals".

[ajmc]

What is the problem with enforcing this rule. It was designed specifically to make an official's job easier and safer, and makes perfect common sense. You gently remind the Head Coach of the rule, and it's reasons, during the pre-game discussion, politely remind coaches who might forget, or get carried away a little, a time or two ("Coach, I need the sideline, thanks), and if necessary, a sideline warning is most often sufficient.

If your initial requests are ignored, and a side line warning doesn't serve as a reminder, a 5 yard penalty is an absolute "wake up" call that any coach should be enbarrassed needing. If that doesn't work, the individual is likely being stubborn or deliberately acting as a smart ***. Then it's entirely up to you, how much you want to put up with that.

Lower levels should command better reaction, and require less patience.