Forum: Football
Mon Sep 12, 2011, 04:00pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,901
Black Pants
We are having some discussion in our state about wearing black pants for high school. Currently we are only permitted to wear the black pants when it is foul weather out. Most of the officials in the...
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Forum: Football
Wed Aug 03, 2011, 09:54pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,671
Thanks
That's it. Thank you so much.
One of my long time football officiating friends is on his death bed right now with pancreatic cancer. He only has a few days left at the most. We had a benefit...
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Forum: Football
Fri Jul 29, 2011, 01:23am
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,671
Football Poem
Hey Guys,
Years back at a clinic, I remember a speaker sharing a poem about officiating. I can't remember the whole content of the poem, but it was moving. It seems like the last line was "only...
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Forum: Football
Fri Oct 23, 2009, 10:45pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,723
Thanks
Thank you for your help.
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Forum: Football
Sun Oct 18, 2009, 12:53pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,723
NCAA vs High School
I've been assigned to talk on the differences between high school and NCAA football rules this coming Saturday and I was wondering if any of you knew of any websites I could go to that might have...
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Forum: Football
Wed Sep 02, 2009, 09:31am
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,522
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Forum: Football
Tue Sep 01, 2009, 04:07pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,522
Foul Report Sheet
Does anyone know where I could find a foul report sheet online or have a foul report sheet you could email me?
Thanks.
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Forum: Football
Sat Jul 18, 2009, 11:42pm
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,239
Ending the Half
I don't know if its the offseason rust or what, but I thought I would post this on here to see what kind of response I'd get. This will be based on high school rules:
With :10 seconds left in the...
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Forum: Football
Wed May 06, 2009, 11:34am
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,095
Back to the Subject at Hand...
First, thank you to all who replied to my original question. I thought the snapper had to be set prior to snapping as well, I just wanted to be sure.
Second, my mind must really be rusty on the...
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Forum: Football
Fri Apr 17, 2009, 07:34pm
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,733
Center Eligible?
If the center was the last man on the end of the line, wearing an eligible number, can he be eligible for a pass?
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Forum: Football
Fri Apr 17, 2009, 07:33pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,095
Illegal Snap, Motion?
A friend who coaches little league asked me this scenario. I wasn't positive, so I thought I would post it here:
Team A has 7 men on the line of scrimmage. Team A is in a "swinging gate" formation...
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Forum: Football
Fri Jul 18, 2008, 11:22am
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,379
Agreed
I say be consistent through the whole game, and echo what was said before "Hustle, don't hurry." No team should get a special priviledge.
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Forum: Football
Thu Oct 25, 2007, 02:47pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,704
Thanks
Thank you everyone for responding. You all reinforced our correct call on the field.
Simbio
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Forum: Football
Thu Oct 25, 2007, 02:09pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,704
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Forum: Football
Thu Oct 25, 2007, 02:05pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,704
I agree, and that's how our crew enforced it...
I agree, and that's how our crew enforced it yesterday, however, one of our fellow officials disagreed with us today, and I thought it would put it out there for discussion to see if anyone would...
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Forum: Football
Thu Oct 25, 2007, 01:58pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,704
Offensive Pass Interference on 4th Down
Federation Rules.
With 6 minutes left in the 4th quarter, A has the ball 4 and 10 from the B35 yard line. A80 commits offensive pass interference in the endzone then catches the ball in the...
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Forum: Football
Wed Sep 26, 2007, 02:20pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,817
Changing Jerseys
Can a player go to his sideline, change jerseys numbers, and re-enter the game?
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Forum: Football
Wed Sep 26, 2007, 12:54pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,404
Ineligible or Not?
Team A has a legal formation (5 lineman properly numbered and 7 man on the line of scrimmage.)
A74 lines up as a back, either as a tailback, fullback, or receiver. Is he ineligible by number and...
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Forum: Football
Sat Jul 21, 2007, 08:04pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,657
Here's a Follow Up Question
Let's change the scenario. Instead of a foul by A, let's change it to a foul by B. A friend of mine and I have debated this one till we're blue in the face. We were hoping the new ruling would help...
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Forum: Football
Tue Jan 30, 2007, 10:53am
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,864
I was unable to find anything online, on either...
I was unable to find anything online, on either the AFL website or the NIFL website. The AFL lists some rules, but they are more of a simplified edition for fans. The NIFL has a link, but it is no...
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Forum: Football
Tue Jan 30, 2007, 10:10am
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,864
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Forum: Football
Fri Jan 26, 2007, 03:10pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,864
Arena Football Formation Rules
Some friends and I have been discussing this rule as it pertains to the NIFL and AFL. The rule in question is whether or not a defensive back can be outside the shoulders of the 3 down defensive...
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Forum: Football
Tue Aug 15, 2006, 01:34pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,650
Illegal Participation
My friend and I went back and forth on this last night, and I thought I would check with the forum members to see what your responses would be.
Situation A:
1 and 10 for A at the A40 yard line....
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Forum: Football
Wed May 17, 2006, 05:35pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,295
Thanks
Thanks for the response Bob M. I didn't realize there had to be a personal foul or dead-ball foul stipulation. Always learning...
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Forum: Football
Tue May 16, 2006, 12:11pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,295
NCAA Rule Foul by B on Touchdown for A
Another official and I were discussing this:
NCAA Rules
On a scoring down for A (touchdown), B fouls.
I believe that in NCAA rules, A gets the option of declining the penalty, or they can...
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