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Forum: Football Sun Jan 26, 2003, 02:21pm

Replies: 17 Interesting and weird Views: 2,265 Posted By sportswriter My fave, I think, took place on the first... My fave, I think, took place on the first scrimmage at an atom (age 10-11) game a few years back. I was the white cap of a four-ref crew. At that age, the basic plays are power right, power left,...

Forum: Football Sun Jan 26, 2003, 01:58pm

Replies: 25 Chain Crews Views: 3,431 Posted By sportswriter When I line, I try to (always) remember where the... When I line, I try to (always) remember where the back stick was, in case there's a screwup or (as has happened more times than I care to recall), the stick crew goes for a wander on a punt when...

Forum: Football Sun Jan 26, 2003, 01:48pm

Replies: 25 Chain Crews Views: 3,431 Posted By sportswriter You WHAT?? You're paid to spot the ball where the... You WHAT?? You're paid to spot the ball where the spot of the ball is, not where it is convenient for you. Well, what is it? Are you accurate on every play, or do you move the ball around for...

Forum: Football Sun Jan 26, 2003, 01:40pm

Replies: 25 Chain Crews Views: 3,431 Posted By sportswriter Yeah. "If you aren't prepared to do the job,... Yeah. "If you aren't prepared to do the job, we'll find someone else."

Forum: Football Sun Jan 26, 2003, 01:03pm

Replies: 27 Newb Post Views: 2,768 Posted By sportswriter I don't gear up for spring league (kids of 8 to... I don't gear up for spring league (kids of 8 to 12 years age) the way I do for fall (bantam leagues of 13-15 yrs, midget up to 18, plus high school) is about 100 hours of aerobic exercise and book...

Forum: Football Sun Jan 26, 2003, 12:52pm

Replies: 11 Forward Progress Views: 1,571 Posted By sportswriter HEAR, HEAR! Umpires that can't spot drive me... HEAR, HEAR! Umpires that can't spot drive me absolutely NUTS, 'specially since when I LUmp, I'm a stickler for accuracy.

Forum: Football Sun Jan 26, 2003, 12:49pm

Replies: 11 Forward Progress Views: 1,571 Posted By sportswriter Forward point of foot= forward point of ball.... Forward point of foot= forward point of ball. That's how we Canucks do it, anyhow.

Forum: Football Sun Jan 26, 2003, 12:46pm

Replies: 18 Officials carrying flags and other equipment Views: 3,616 Posted By sportswriter Re: Perhaps I missuderstood you! Officials aren't there to _think_. That's when errors start. See the foul, throw the flag. If you get duplicates, that's better than not throwing the flag a penalty.

Forum: Football Sun Jan 26, 2003, 12:43pm

Replies: 18 Officials carrying flags and other equipment Views: 3,616 Posted By sportswriter Re: I disagree TXMike!!! Good grief! That doesn't give a positive, professional impression. On the times there are two penalties, that's what hats and beanbags are for. Two flags? I can't think of anything that could give...

Forum: Football Tue Jan 21, 2003, 01:20pm

Replies: 12 Illegal Fowrad Pass or Not? Views: 1,454 Posted By sportswriter I've had kids try and do that, believe it or not.... I've had kids try and do that, believe it or not. Running back picked up a fumble, and tried to give to me, thinking the play was over.

Forum: Football Tue Jan 14, 2003, 12:25pm

Replies: 54 go slow , then slower , then slow down Views: 4,270 Posted By sportswriter Re: Same for you Sportswriter! There's a trap here, of becoming nothing but a law-abiding arbiter without passion or feel for the game. We are human, and for eight to ten year olds, I think it is vital that we perform our...

Forum: Football Mon Jan 13, 2003, 12:46am

Replies: 27 It's a Fumble, Whoaaa Nelly!! Views: 2,106 Posted By sportswriter It likely wouldn't be at the "end of the run",... It likely wouldn't be at the "end of the run", because that would be a safety - ball fumbled from the endzone out into the field of play and then out of bounds, without touching. A has to accept the...

Forum: Football Sun Jan 12, 2003, 11:52pm

Replies: 12 Illegal Fowrad Pass or Not? Views: 1,454 Posted By sportswriter NHFS: Yes. Fact is, if the QB had gone from a... NHFS: Yes. Fact is, if the QB had gone from a shotgun, thrown a forward pass that was terminated two yards BEHIND the line of scrimmage, and then received a return flea-flicker back, the QB could...

Forum: Football Sun Jan 12, 2003, 10:47pm

Replies: 54 go slow , then slower , then slow down Views: 4,270 Posted By sportswriter Re: Show me where it says that in the NFHS rules you jerkoff! The first and foremost rule of officiating is to ensure that the right things are done for the improvement of the game. There's no rules in the rulebook saying I should actually wander to the...

Forum: Lacrosse Fri Dec 06, 2002, 03:46pm

Replies: 3 Starting off Views: 1,968 Posted By sportswriter Discussion boards, on-line casebook/situation... Discussion boards, on-line casebook/situation analysis, rules and regulations interpretations, etc., etc.

Forum: Lacrosse Tue Dec 03, 2002, 01:34am

Replies: 3 Starting off Views: 1,968 Posted By sportswriter I'm a Canadian-based chap looking to get into... I'm a Canadian-based chap looking to get into lacross officiating. I have three and a half years officiating experiernce, plus many more years covering lacrosse as a journalist. (My journalistic...

Forum: Football Mon Nov 11, 2002, 04:35pm

Replies: 18 Time Elapsing After an Offensive Penalty Views: 2,063 Posted By sportswriter Ah, interesting logic. In Canadian rules, the... Ah, interesting logic. In Canadian rules, the foul is either 15 yards from LOS and first down, or if less, first down at the point of foul. Interesting thoughts presented, valid ones. I should...

Forum: Football Mon Nov 11, 2002, 02:22am

Replies: 7 Legal Pass?? Call me dumb Views: 1,423 Posted By sportswriter Credit to the downfield stripes for staying with... Credit to the downfield stripes for staying with the play!

Forum: Football Mon Nov 11, 2002, 02:16am

Replies: 32 Coaches on the Field Views: 3,626 Posted By sportswriter I think that folks are missing something here -... I think that folks are missing something here - safety. For all involved. If a play flows off the field on the sideline, you should have space. Without space, you have opposition players running into...

Forum: Football Mon Nov 11, 2002, 02:12am

Replies: 18 Time Elapsing After an Offensive Penalty Views: 2,063 Posted By sportswriter I am not sure what the NCAA mechanic is, but I... I am not sure what the NCAA mechanic is, but I can tell you that up here north of the border, we're *trained* to wait on a PI, for the reason that we have to determine if a ball is _catchable_ before...

Forum: Football Mon Nov 11, 2002, 01:58am

Replies: 16 Is this legal? Views: 2,583 Posted By sportswriter Not okay in Canada, either. We have "where's the... Not okay in Canada, either. We have "where's the tee" plays. I'd let the play roll, and go from there. A kind ref gives 'em 5 yards illegal procedure (deceptive tactics,) and a nasty one gives 'em...

Forum: Football Mon Nov 11, 2002, 01:48am

Replies: 13 Incomplete or Illegal Participation? Views: 1,414 Posted By sportswriter The guy went out of bounds first, though. That's... The guy went out of bounds first, though. That's an issue. I am not certain of NHFS rules, but going by what I've been taught of Canadian interpretations, if he went out of bounds by his own...

Forum: Football Thu Oct 03, 2002, 01:34am

Replies: 1 Newspaper article on one of our association crews Views: 1,321 Posted By sportswriter I've thought of it, but I can't do it. I *AM* the... I've thought of it, but I can't do it. I *AM* the local paper. :)

Forum: Football Wed Sep 25, 2002, 10:23am

Replies: 11 block below the waist???? Views: 1,998 Posted By sportswriter But the moment you hit a playoff, with new... But the moment you hit a playoff, with new officials, yer in trouble. This is why areas/regions should have regular clinics to ensure consistency.

Forum: Football Tue Sep 24, 2002, 01:16am

Replies: 9 Who Whistles FG PAT Dead Views: 1,138 Posted By sportswriter Interesting question that actually says a few... Interesting question that actually says a few things about mechanics, so here's my question. In the mechanics of your area - answer me this, for both 4, 5 man crews. Convert, short FG a) whose...

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