Playoff scoldings from B. Mauer

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Suudy

From the notes:

This is one of those things we seem to argue about a lot here. We ALWAYS ask the captain. In this situation we'd probably tell him "Captain. There was a facemask. I'm sure you want us to add the 5 yards to the run, right?" IMO, it never hurts to ask.

I'd never ask on this. Ever. Do you ask on false starts, too?

(And I always ask the sidelines on penalties.)

Originally Posted by Suudy

It's not for us. It's for the clock operator.

It's an extraneous signal. It may help once in a few games, but since you can always put the time back on the clock, it's just not needed.

It amazes me how many mechanics are local/regional.

Originally Posted by Suudy

It's not for us. It's for the clock operator.


I agree with OH on this. If they didn't score, just blow the play dead. If they scored, signal the score. No need to confirm with the other wing at all.

By confirm with the other wing, I mean "make sure he isn't signaling a score."