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Forum: Football Tue Sep 24, 2013, 01:42pm

Replies: 18 Facemask on offense philosophy Views: 2,382 Posted By stevegarbs I saw this, too, and thought it was pretty rude... I saw this, too, and thought it was pretty rude and unprofessional of him to do that to another crew member.:mad:

Forum: Football Wed Aug 28, 2013, 10:42am

Replies: 15 Job Of Ump & Ref Views: 1,914 Posted By stevegarbs It is incumbent upon the R and U to hold their... It is incumbent upon the R and U to hold their count signal long enough for the wings to pick up that A indeed has 11 players on the field.

Forum: Football Wed Jun 26, 2013, 09:52am

Replies: 15 Good News Views: 2,459 Posted By stevegarbs Continuing my rant about my old-school-crew, I... Continuing my rant about my old-school-crew, I told them we should only wear knickers again if we can get these hats. Of course they said- "You're on!":eek:

Forum: Football Tue Jun 25, 2013, 02:41pm

Replies: 15 Good News Views: 2,459 Posted By stevegarbs These old school guys were wearing whatever the... These old school guys were wearing whatever the one pair of black pants they felt obligated to buy were made of. The complaints weren't so much about the heat, one guy thinks the black pants are...

Forum: Football Wed Jun 19, 2013, 09:36am

Replies: 15 Good News Views: 2,459 Posted By stevegarbs Let me introduce you to a couple of... Let me introduce you to a couple of knickers-lovers on my crew. We went all last season with black pants (we are in Illinois where it is an option), and at the end of the year 2 of the 3 holdouts...

Forum: Football Mon Mar 04, 2013, 10:59am

Replies: 9 knowing when its time to call it quits Views: 1,381 Posted By stevegarbs You should start this conversation with your crew... You should start this conversation with your crew chief, unless that is you. Then turn to your assignment chairmen- if your crew chief is comfortable with it. Ask them to be frank, and be prepared...

Forum: Football Tue Jul 24, 2012, 04:11pm

Replies: 51 Last rites for knickers? Views: 5,041 Posted By stevegarbs Trust me, Rut, I was texting them at the start of... Trust me, Rut, I was texting them at the start of each final game with a report on what the crews were wearing. These guys are so old school, they would rather wear the old jockey caps and throw red...

Forum: Football Tue Jul 24, 2012, 03:49pm

Replies: 51 Last rites for knickers? Views: 5,041 Posted By stevegarbs I am on a crew that is clinging desperately to... I am on a crew that is clinging desperately to the white knickers. I had to beg and plead to wear the black pants for just one game last year. And this is with 3 guys working small college ball and...

Forum: Football Thu Nov 04, 2010, 02:34pm

Replies: 61 Taping up weight end of flag Views: 5,584 Posted By stevegarbs Oh good grief This might be the silliest conversation on here since the A11 debates. The Honig's long toss flag (F71L) is my flag of choice as it is very heavy- easy to throw 20+ yards as necessary for those spot...

Forum: Football Wed Dec 16, 2009, 11:47am

Replies: 81 Black Pants Views: 13,407 Posted By stevegarbs Actually, Rut, 4 of the 8 Illinois finals crews... Actually, Rut, 4 of the 8 Illinois finals crews went with the black pants. I was so hoping for a majority vote so I could convince the hold outs on our crew to get them for next season!:cool:

Forum: Softball Wed Apr 08, 2009, 12:23pm

Replies: 30 Extra warm up pitches Views: 3,492 Posted By stevegarbs Thanks for saying this; as a softball coach and... Thanks for saying this; as a softball coach and long-time football official, I found this statement hard to accept. The game belongs to the players. Coaches and umpires are there to make sure the...

Forum: Softball Mon Mar 16, 2009, 01:01pm

Replies: 25 "Where was that pitch?" Views: 2,962 Posted By stevegarbs Thanks for this answer. As a football official... Thanks for this answer. As a football official and softball coach, I feel like I am operating in two different worlds. As a coach I know that I only ask this question when I can't tell if the pitch...

Forum: Football Fri Feb 13, 2009, 01:30pm

Replies: 35 NFHS Rules Changes Views: 5,933 Posted By stevegarbs Love the sideline change to similar to college... Love the sideline change to similar to college rule.:)

Forum: Football Fri Jan 16, 2009, 02:38pm

Replies: 180 Possible rules changes for 2009 Views: 16,713 Posted By stevegarbs Then add the holder-related exception on other... Then add the holder-related exception on other downs.

Forum: Football Fri Jan 16, 2009, 02:13pm

Replies: 180 Possible rules changes for 2009 Views: 16,713 Posted By stevegarbs It should be easy Well said. Haven't been here in a couple of months, see a thread with proposed rule changes and think "Ooh, neat, let's see what's being discussed." Gadzooks this whole thread seems a waste of...

Forum: Football Thu Aug 14, 2008, 01:28pm

Replies: 20 A-11 Offense in Illinois Views: 2,568 Posted By stevegarbs The A-11 is going to be run by at least one... The A-11 is going to be run by at least one Chicago suburban team this year.:mad:

Forum: Softball Fri Jul 21, 2006, 01:43pm

Replies: 17 Logos on uniform Views: 1,786 Posted By stevegarbs Logos on uniform Hello, I am a football official who moonlights as a softball coach (and perhaps, someday in the future, an umpire). I am hoping the expert minds here can help me with a uniform question. Is there...

Forum: Football Wed Jun 08, 2005, 02:20pm

Replies: 39 Worst medical experiences Views: 4,442 Posted By stevegarbs First year of officiating (oh so many years ago),... First year of officiating (oh so many years ago), freshman B game, only two of us working it. Kid gets up from a play and starts walking to the sideline with his arms outstretched, looking at his...

Forum: Football Mon Oct 13, 2003, 01:09pm

Replies: 23 Taped flags Views: 2,301 Posted By stevegarbs Ever wonder why no one offers for sale a penalty... Ever wonder why no one offers for sale a penalty flag with a white ball? It is unnecessary to tape your flag, for all the reasons given above. To me, it looks like you are too cheap to buy a new...

Forum: Football Thu Oct 02, 2003, 08:03am

Replies: 9 POP WARNER Question Views: 5,895 Posted By stevegarbs I recently worked an official Pop Warner league... I recently worked an official Pop Warner league game two weeks ago with two other officials who were also new to it. We hit the 28-point margin in the first game, but very late. At the time we were...

Forum: Football Thu Oct 02, 2003, 07:35am

Replies: 74 Funniest things you've ever heard Views: 8,450 Posted By stevegarbs Best line from an official in a long time The linesman on our crew got off this line a few weeks ago when working with a coach who was a well-known whiner. Finally tiring of his carping, our L simply said, "Please don't help me officiate...

Forum: Football Mon Aug 18, 2003, 09:52am

Replies: 20 Guilty of Disregarding Advice Views: 2,325 Posted By stevegarbs What's more unsportsmanlike? Last year our varsity crew witnessed a team take a knee on a PAT in the second or third quarter (I forget exactly which). They were clearly the better team that night, but upon reflection we felt it...

Forum: Football Mon Jul 14, 2003, 02:05pm

Replies: 4 Coach convicted Views: 1,070 Posted By stevegarbs No ban for coach The coach believed he was innocent all along, perhaps that's why he chose the bench trial. I observed the trial in person and felt his attorney could have done a much better job than he did. ...

Forum: Football Mon Oct 14, 2002, 10:09am

Replies: 46 This is truly unbelievable! Views: 6,149 Posted By stevegarbs Yikes SNRMike and TXMike (do I need to change my name to Mike?): Thanks for sharing the info. I always keep my personal details hidden on these sites as best I can, and when I want someone to contact...

Forum: Football Mon Oct 14, 2002, 08:39am

Replies: 46 This is truly unbelievable! Views: 6,149 Posted By stevegarbs Where oh where did he go? Anyone else curious as to what happened to all those insightful posts from our clueless colleague Mr. Graham?

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