Wow! KCI

[JRutledge]

I think it really depends on the down and distance and the part of the game. It is not like having the ball is a big advantage at the 35 unless time is of the essence.

I think most Referees that I know (including me) would just make this a double foul and play this over. Yes R gets the ball, but they are not in great field position where it is really much of a consideration IMO. If they were on the other 35, then I could see a different choice or possibility.

Peace

[asdf]

By giving the team the option to retain the ball, it actually presents them with the logical choice based on the circumstances surrounding the play.

Example...... (not related to the original play, which would be R's ball at the 35 or replay the down)

"Coach, if you decline the penalty on K, you will have the ball at your own 15 yard line after we enforce the penalty against you....." (starting deep in his own territory will probably persuade him to replay the down)

"Coach, if you decline the penalty on K, you will have the ball at the 50 yard line after we enforce the penalty against you...." (having the ball at the 50 will probably persuade him to decline K's penalty and start a drive at mid-field)

I don't want to be around when we don't offer an option, the replayed down ends up in a muffed kick and a recovery by K, and the coach finds out that we didn't give him the option to refuse K's foul.

[JRutledge]

But you act like them getting the ball is some great accomplishment. It was a punt, not a play where they got the ball with "clean hands." They are going to get another chance to get the ball back. And being closer then their own 35 is a real possibility in HS football in this situation if I am imagining where the ball would likely be kicked from.

Peace

[MD Longhorn]

I agree with asdf. I would also add that the assumption by Jeff that most would take the replay without much thought is likely faulty. I'd assume the opposite in fact. Unless declining the foul and keeping the ball puts the team in a disadvantageous situation (like the aforementioned "own 14"), MOST coaches are going to take the ball without a rekick. MOST coaches see the punt return as a risky play already - risky enough that they're going to keep the ball without a rekick most of the time. (Consider before numerous enforcement changes about 8 years back, how often coaches declined penalties against teams that were kicking off, solely because they'd just rather have the ball and be done with the return play rather than rekicking 5 yards back).

I agree that if an official were to simply set up to rekick - a lot of coaches will not know they had an option and think nothing of it. But I disagree that given that option it's a no-brainer that they would take the rekick.

[asdf]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

I agree with asdf. I would also add that the assumption by Jeff that most would take the replay without much thought is likely faulty. I'd assume the opposite in fact. Unless declining the foul and keeping the ball puts the team in a disadvantageous situation (like the aforementioned "own 14"), MOST coaches are going to take the ball without a rekick. MOST coaches see the punt return as a risky play already - risky enough that they're going to keep the ball without a rekick most of the time. (Consider before numerous enforcement changes about 8 years back, how often coaches declined penalties against teams that were kicking off, solely because they'd just rather have the ball and be done with the return play rather than rekicking 5 yards back).

I agree that if an official were to simply set up to rekick - a lot of coaches will not know they had an option and think nothing of it. But I disagree that given that option it's a no-brainer that they would take the rekick.

Absolutely...

We don't know if R is having issues with returns, (blocking, catching, fumbling, penalties, injury to players...etc) therefore we actually may be putting them at a greater disadvantage than accepting the ball at their own x-yard line...

Not our job in this situation.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by asdf

Absolutely...

We don't know if R is having issues with returns, (blocking, catching, fumbling, penalties, injury to players...etc) therefore we actually may be putting them at a greater disadvantage than accepting the ball at their own x-yard line...

Not our job in this situation.

You would likely know that if you know something about the teams or if there are other situations in the game. And we also do not know if the punter is having good day that would also factor. Honestly I would consider many more things then just if they got the ball back anyway.

Peace

[asdf]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

You would likely know that if you know something about the teams or if there are other situations in the game. And we also do not know if the punter is having good day that would also factor. Honestly I would consider many more things then just if they got the ball back anyway.

Peace

I get it....

You are right.... I am wrong.......


Time to move on.......

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by asdf

I get it....

You are right.... I am wrong.......

Interesting. I think what I do works for me. If you have to do something else as if your life depends on it, do that. Again, I do not have to work with you so it really makes no difference who is right or wrong.

Peace

[CT1]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I think most Referees that I know (including me) would just make this a double foul and play this over.

Then most Referees that you know (including you) are going against the rules, and asking for trouble that can be easily avoided.

Most Referees that I know (including me) give options unless the choice is blatantly obvious.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by CT1

Then most Referees that you know (including you) are going against the rules, and asking for trouble that can be easily avoided.

Most Referees that I know (including me) give options unless the choice is blatantly obvious.

What rule does is say we must ask no matter what? And do you ask every time we have a false start or other dead ball fouls? I know many that think crews are crazy to even ask in those situations. Now maybe there is a standard you want to use and I am fine with that, but not much to ask here IMO and not something I really care if you ask or not ask. Actually I think some are making a bigger deal out of the options.

Also saying something is "blatantly obvious" is very subjective, it always will be by definition. And getting the ball at the 35 on your side of the field is not something I see many coaches wanting to do. And when I see a coach get upset over this, it will be a first.

If we are going to replay 4th and 1 or 4 and 5 I have no problem with asking R. But if we are replaying 4th and 20 or 4th and 25, different story.

Peace

[asdf]

Blatantly Obvious.....

Tie game 15 seconds remaining in the 4th quarter.
A's ball 4th and goal form B's 20 yard line.

While the ball is in the air on a forward pass, A81 commits offensive pass interference by pushing B34 to the ground in the end zone. After the push, A81 leaps to catch the ball, however, A81 does not maintain possession and drops the ball for an incomplete pass. The BJ, who threw the flag for the OPI informs the R of the foul and the result of the play which was an incomplete pass.

[CT1]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

What rule does is say we must ask no matter what?

10-1-1.

And do you ask every time we have a false start or other dead ball fouls?

Not if there's no option.

Also saying something is "blatantly obvious" is very subjective, it always will be by definition.

Then you should ask on EVERY foul where there's an option, shouldn't you?

Just admit you misspoke & let's move on.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by CT1

10-1-1.


Not if there's no option.


Then you should ask on EVERY foul where there's an option, shouldn't you?

Just admit you misspoke & let's move on.

I do not ask on fouls where there is an option and the option is obvious.

PLAY:A 1/10, A20. Run by A goes to the A33 yard line. Holding foul by A66 at the A22. You actually get a captain and present the options on that?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Rich

I do not ask on fouls where there is an option and the option is obvious.

PLAY:A 1/10, A20. Run by A goes to the A33 yard line. Holding foul by A66 at the A22. You actually get a captain and present the options on that?

I actually know officials that feel you should. So I would not be surprised if he is in that camp. And you know what, if that works for him I would not have a problem with it, even if I was working with him. Again, not a big deal if you ask me. If that makes him sleep at night, then so be it.

Peace

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I actually know officials that feel you should. So I would not be surprised if he is in that camp. And you know what, if that works for him I would not have a problem with it, even if I was working with him. Again, not a big deal if you ask me. If that makes him sleep at night, then so be it.

Peace

I think it hurts the crew, myself. Giving an option on something like that, IMO, shows that the referee (and by extension the crew) has no common sense and/or feel for the game.

Far different than the play in the OP. I'm just trying to figure out where the line is with him, is all. I know where yours is -- I disagree with it, but so what?