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[ajmc]

Originally Posted by Cliffdweller

When a blogger states "NFHS" rules, it would be nice if the replies were referencing NFHS and not all that other crap.

It seems most often, those asking questions seem influenced by what they see on TV, or may have expewrienced as players, a lot more than what goes on in a NFHS game. Being aware of the difference, in certain situations between rules codes, makes explanations a lot more direct, relevant and understandable.

[jTheUmp]

Originally Posted by ajmc

It seems most often, those asking questions seem influenced by what they see on TV, or may have experienced as players, a lot more than what goes on in a NFHS game. Being aware of the difference, in certain situations between rules codes, makes explanations a lot more direct, relevant and understandable.

I can't tell you how often I've had those types of conversations with coaches... Some examples off the top of my head:
"That's illegal contact! he can't hit the receiver after 5 yards!"
"Pass interference is a spot foul!"
"He can wear this tinted eyeshield, it's legal"

I usually respond with "Coach, that's a Sunday rule, not a Friday rule."

[mtn335]

Originally Posted by jTheUmp

I can't tell you how often I've had those types of conversations with coaches... Some examples off the top of my head:
"That's illegal contact! he can't hit the receiver after 5 yards!"
"Pass interference is a spot foul!"
"He can wear this tinted eyeshield, it's legal"

I usually respond with "Coach, that's a Sunday rule, not a Friday rule."

"He only got one foot inbounds!"

"They tried the FG from the 40, why is the ball at the 20?"

"He caught it on the fly, that's not a touchback!!"

"Personal fouls are always automatic first downs!"

[Forksref]

Our problem is 3 sets of rules: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. And Friday's games are not on TV. Thus, an ignorant public and coaches.

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by Forksref

Our problem is 3 sets of rules

And that's if you don't officiate any minor league men's or women's or children's games.

[Sturno]

Originally Posted by mtn335

"He only got one foot inbounds!"

"They tried the FG from the 40, why is the ball at the 20?"

"He caught it on the fly, that's not a touchback!!"

"Personal fouls are always automatic first downs!"

You guys are missing the biggest ones.....


"HE WAS OUT OF THE POCKET!!"

&

"Hey ref....#51 is checking in as eligible."

In both cases...."Oh, is he?"