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Forum: Football Fri Nov 04, 2011, 09:10am
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Posted By GBFBUmp
Perfect answer Rich.

Perfect answer Rich.
Forum: Football Wed Nov 02, 2011, 01:29pm
Replies: 31
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Posted By GBFBUmp
JChamp... couldn't agree more on the propensity...

JChamp... couldn't agree more on the propensity of helmets coming off recently. I agree that its because the kids are not wearing them properly. I have mentioned to coaches and players when this...
Forum: Football Mon Oct 10, 2011, 02:45pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,951
Posted By GBFBUmp
Rich, you are right on both counts. I used to do...

Rich, you are right on both counts. I used to do a ton of lower level games, and would work varied positions. Scheduling (oldest is in Frosh football now) makes it hard for me to do sub-varsity...
Forum: Football Mon Oct 10, 2011, 01:28pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,951
Posted By GBFBUmp
CT1 you are correct. In our area there's a huge...

CT1 you are correct. In our area there's a huge need for officials at all levels. By no means are the officials at the lower level for any other reason than there's a game scheduled. There have been...
Forum: Football Tue Aug 16, 2011, 12:28pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,115
Posted By GBFBUmp
I started at umpire. White hat thought it a good...

I started at umpire. White hat thought it a good spot for him to help me along. I have since been in every other position but still prefer umpire.

First game is Friday night... can't wait.
Forum: Football Mon Oct 18, 2010, 12:24pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,771
Posted By GBFBUmp
Similar situation in a game 3 weeks ago. We asked...

Similar situation in a game 3 weeks ago. We asked the player to refold towel so that number didn't show.
Forum: Football Wed Oct 06, 2010, 02:25pm
Replies: 109
Views: 9,334
Posted By GBFBUmp
This is what I do as umpire..... I'll add a "play...

This is what I do as umpire..... I'll add a "play smart men"
Forum: Football Fri Oct 23, 2009, 12:43pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,100
Posted By GBFBUmp
Bummer of a season ending.

Our crew's season ended on a bummer of a note. One of the schools that were to compete was closed due to the great number of students absent with flu like symptoms. WIAA rules require that any...
Forum: Football Mon Sep 21, 2009, 12:56pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,121
Posted By GBFBUmp
I was fortunate to have a mentor crew that I was...

I was fortunate to have a mentor crew that I was asked to be an alternate on. I knew one of the crew members outside of football. I prepared the year prior, met with the crew a number of times, and...
Forum: Football Mon Sep 14, 2009, 09:10am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,568
Posted By GBFBUmp
My thoughts too, as you said, leeway is given to...

My thoughts too, as you said, leeway is given to tackling fake runners, so I was wondering if the reverse would be true as well, regarding the HC.
Forum: Football Mon Sep 14, 2009, 08:59am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,568
Posted By GBFBUmp
Horse Collar - different twist.

Due to a scheduling conflict, I was actually in the stands last Friday (first time in years). With new horse collar rule in NFHS, how does that relate to non-ball carrying players. Here's what I saw...
Forum: Football Fri Aug 28, 2009, 12:26pm
Replies: 47
Views: 4,413
Posted By GBFBUmp
The WIAA meeting I was at ended up with this as...

The WIAA meeting I was at ended up with this as the process:
1) 1st infraction = flag and SLW
2) 2nd infraction - flag - 5 yd penalty
3) 3rd infraction = flag 15 yd USC1,
4) 4th infraction =...
Forum: Football Fri Aug 28, 2009, 12:14pm
Replies: 47
Views: 4,413
Posted By GBFBUmp
This is our instruction in WI too..

This is our instruction in WI too..
Forum: Football Tue Jul 21, 2009, 12:36pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,099
Posted By GBFBUmp
I would agree. I have had contacts for nearly 30...

I would agree. I have had contacts for nearly 30 years. A couple years ago I injured my left eye and for 2 seasons couldn't wear contacts. Glasses drove me nuts.. Always fogging up in the cool WI...
Forum: Football Wed Nov 19, 2008, 11:58am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,435
Posted By GBFBUmp
What about this scenario... 2nd and 8, snap is at...

What about this scenario... 2nd and 8, snap is at 20 seconds left in 1st qtr. Line to gain reached, but Holding on A. B accepts penalty, Clock was stopped for the holding penalty at 10 seconds. ...
Forum: Football Thu Oct 23, 2008, 10:55am
Replies: 64
Views: 5,671
Posted By GBFBUmp
This wasn't something nasty addressed to me, but...

This wasn't something nasty addressed to me, but it sure gave us in the middle of the field a grin:

Varsity game, Home team has a nice run from scrimmage of 15 yds or so. Visiting coach starts...
Forum: Football Tue Sep 16, 2008, 08:49pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,407
Posted By GBFBUmp
It frequently didn't happen in my son's 6th/7th...

It frequently didn't happen in my son's 6th/7th grade game tonight. :rolleyes:
Forum: Football Wed Sep 03, 2008, 11:09am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,663
Posted By GBFBUmp
Our crew starts rookies at U for the reasons...

Our crew starts rookies at U for the reasons listed above by others.

Remember, let the wings determine when ball is dead. They have the best view, and can get an accurate spot. As umpire and...
Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 30, 2008, 12:56pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,917
Posted By GBFBUmp
Plate umpire in Brewer's v . Cubs game

This is new territory for me. While I am an umpire, I am of the football variety :eek: and spend most of my time on that forum.

Last night in the Brewers v. Cubs game, the Home Plate umpire...
Forum: Football Tue Feb 26, 2008, 11:27am
Replies: 34
Views: 4,711
Posted By GBFBUmp
Yes, sometimes the U's forget to move. It is...

Yes, sometimes the U's forget to move. It is never related to our speed and agility :eek:
Forum: Football Tue Feb 26, 2008, 10:53am
Replies: 34
Views: 4,711
Posted By GBFBUmp
Yes, on our crew, U has the responsibility for QB...

Yes, on our crew, U has the responsibility for QB or pass beyond LOS. Wings do help out though based on TE covered or not.
Forum: Football Sun Feb 24, 2008, 02:51pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,711
Posted By GBFBUmp
Yes, distance is good. That's the issue I have...

Yes, distance is good. That's the issue I have whenever I am out as a wing. As umpire I am used to getting in by the pile to keep things clean. Wings and B need to give a little more room to get a...
Forum: Football Sat Feb 23, 2008, 01:30pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,711
Posted By GBFBUmp
I did get leveled once, 2 years ago. I wish I...

I did get leveled once, 2 years ago. I wish I had video of it. TE across the middle, I was able to sidestep, then got popped by a back out of no where . Backward somersault right back onto my feet...
Forum: Football Sat Feb 23, 2008, 12:44pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,711
Posted By GBFBUmp
Unfortunately, I am a stereotypical U. 6'3" --...

Unfortunately, I am a stereotypical U. 6'3" -- 285. Fleet and nimble though :D
Forum: Football Fri Feb 22, 2008, 02:30pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,711
Posted By GBFBUmp
I may have to change my user ID

Great Topic Ed. I too am switching to B next fall. I had one game last season in that position. I am used to the middle of the field as an umpire ( I await the jokes about an umpire being able to...
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