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Forum: Football Thu May 17, 2007, 08:31am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,115
Posted By jrfath
Thumbs up Nvfoa

I grew up in and got my start in the Northern Virginia Football Officials Association. Great group of guys.
Forum: Football Mon Apr 10, 2006, 08:15am
Replies: 35
Views: 3,516
Posted By jrfath
Also laundry, automobile depreciation. I believe...

Also laundry, automobile depreciation. I believe it all goes in the Schedule C. If you use Tax Cut or something similar, answer all the questions about running your own business.
Forum: Football Tue Feb 07, 2006, 10:01am
Replies: 92
Views: 11,163
Posted By jrfath
How can you have OPI before a pass is thrown?...

How can you have OPI before a pass is thrown? That one still boggles my mind.
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From the nfl.com rulebook section...
Forum: Football Mon Feb 06, 2006, 12:32pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,102
Posted By jrfath
The only thing I did not like about the replay...

The only thing I did not like about the replay was the explanation, or lack there of, by Mr. Leavy.

Leavy only said the play as called stands. He did not give any explanation (as replays have...
Forum: Football Tue Jan 17, 2006, 02:32pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,004
Posted By jrfath
Hmmmm...not the way I remember it being described...

Hmmmm...not the way I remember it being described (or how it occurred), especially since the ball went backwards, and he was not attepmting a throw when he went down as I recall. I remember language...
Forum: Football Tue Jan 17, 2006, 01:34pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,004
Posted By jrfath
This happened to Doug Williams in Super Bowl...

This happened to Doug Williams in Super Bowl XXII. He went back to pass and when he planted, his knee gave out. He let go of the ball, and Denver recovered. The officials gave the ball back to...
Forum: Football Fri Jan 06, 2006, 09:56am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,715
Posted By jrfath
In my opinion, those comments are very...

In my opinion, those comments are very unprofessional.

Also, in related news...Quarterback Marcus Vick will be suspended an undetermined number of games next season if he returns to school,...
Forum: Football Thu Jan 05, 2006, 02:41pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,824
Posted By jrfath
Thumbs up I did like the coin the referee used for the coin...

I did like the coin the referee used for the coin toss. Texas on one side, USC on the other. No need for the visitors to call heads or tails. Whichever team insignia landed up got the option.
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Forum: Football Thu Jan 05, 2006, 09:04am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,953
Posted By jrfath
On the Bush lateral/fumble in the first...

On the Bush lateral/fumble in the first half...could that have been reviewed to determine if it was a backward pass (as ruled) or an illegal forward pass? If it was an IFP, ball would be dead once...
Forum: Football Tue Jan 03, 2006, 09:42am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,068
Posted By jrfath
Officials in the VT-"Louis-ville" game were...

Officials in the VT-"Louis-ville" game were announced on TV as being from the Big 12. Do they have a mechanic that includes keeping their flag in the breast pocket? I noticed at least two or...
Forum: Football Thu Dec 15, 2005, 08:49am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,864
Posted By jrfath
Does anyone think it is unfair to the officials...

Does anyone think it is unfair to the officials working these respective championship games to use instant replay for just one game? I understand it is beneficial to the teams, but I think it would...
Forum: Football Wed Dec 14, 2005, 02:27pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,864
Posted By jrfath
I think you have to be very careful when it comes...

I think you have to be very careful when it comes to making calls, or no-calls like this. My opinion is if you see something on the field, and you just are not quite sure what saw, I think that is...
Forum: Football Tue Dec 13, 2005, 08:36am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,041
Posted By jrfath
If the team who will be short the first down is...

If the team who will be short the first down is the visiting team, the HL can ask the coach to come over and look at the box's proximity to the tape. Tell the coach the box is short of the tape, and...
Forum: Football Mon Dec 12, 2005, 10:29am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,639
Posted By jrfath
Tony, Here is a link to some highlights from...

Tony,

Here is a link to some highlights from your state championship game. Enjoy!

http://www.wcnc.com/sharedcontent/VideoPlayer/videoPlayer.php?vidId=42413&catId=187
Forum: Football Mon Dec 12, 2005, 10:10am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,627
Posted By jrfath
Play was legal. There was no "mass...

Play was legal.

There was no "mass substitution." 11 players were in the huddle. Asheville player broke the huddle after the ready for play was blown, but before the Western Alamance team broke...
Forum: Football Thu Sep 29, 2005, 08:21am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By jrfath
K punting (scrimmage kick) from R 45 yard line. ...

K punting (scrimmage kick) from R 45 yard line. Grounded scrimmage kick is bouncing towards R goal line. It is batted legally by K2 at the R 1 yard line. Batted ball touches R2 at the three yard...
Forum: Football Fri Sep 23, 2005, 03:21pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,221
Posted By jrfath
Question Situation: A55 legally blocks B94 to the ground...

Situation: A55 legally blocks B94 to the ground (i.e. pancake block). A55 then lays on top of B94 without attempting to get off of him.

Is this a hold? I have not been able to find any language...
Forum: Football Fri Sep 23, 2005, 09:53am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,219
Posted By jrfath
I have flagged two HS coaches this year working...

I have flagged two HS coaches this year working linesman.

First one was a varsity game, when after he questioned a call, R met with him. He didn't like the answer, and was still arguing somewhat....
Forum: Football Wed Sep 21, 2005, 09:27am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,534
Posted By jrfath
I just read a small blurb about this in the...

I just read a small blurb about this in the Charlotte Observer, and then found this more detailed article from the Cincinnati Enquirer.
...
Forum: Football Tue Sep 13, 2005, 09:19am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,283
Posted By jrfath
Clear is legal. Rule 1-5-3n - Illegal...

Clear is legal.

Rule 1-5-3n - Illegal equipment includes...Eye shields which are not clear, not molded, or not rigid.
Forum: Football Tue Sep 13, 2005, 09:12am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,844
Posted By jrfath
That is how I have always been taught to call...

That is how I have always been taught to call this infraction (VA and NC). When the snap is imminent, flag the illegal substution. This makes the penalty much less harsh on the offending team.
Forum: Football Thu Sep 08, 2005, 04:13pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,940
Posted By jrfath
It all comes down to common sense and preventive...

It all comes down to common sense and preventive officiating. Use those, and you will be in good shape.
Forum: Football Thu Sep 08, 2005, 01:05pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,940
Posted By jrfath
It is very important to read the formation to...

It is very important to read the formation to make the formation right, no matter what the level.

If a WR is not quite breaking the plan of the waist of the nearest player on the line...but by...
Forum: Football Fri Sep 02, 2005, 12:50pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By jrfath
In the past couple years, I have flagged this on...

In the past couple years, I have flagged this on average 2-3 times per year in varsity games. I work linesman. If a definite advantage is gained by an A players pushing/piling into the back of the...
Forum: Football Fri Sep 02, 2005, 11:13am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,548
Posted By jrfath
-If you can, try to count B in their huddle. ...

-If you can, try to count B in their huddle.
-Step off of the line of scrimmage into the backfield to get a better angle to count B if you have the time.
-If B is the team on your sideline, try to...
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