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Forum: Football Wed Sep 30, 2009, 02:05pm
Replies: 49
Views: 5,212
Posted By l3will
Mechanics....

So what mechanics does your crew use to make sure this doesn't happen to you???

Just mentioning this because I can imagine that most crews would not have anyone on
the goal line or anyone who can...
Forum: Football Wed Sep 02, 2009, 10:58am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,469
Posted By l3will
End of Quarter Mechanics...

I observed this at a high school varsity game last Friday night.
Just thought that it may be instructional for some.

With 15 seconds left in the first quarter, team A makes a first down
by...
Forum: Football Tue Oct 23, 2007, 04:37pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
Posted By l3will
Minnesota... Everyone makes the playoffs, 6...

Minnesota... Everyone makes the playoffs, 6 classes

first round of sections.... tonight (Tue., Oct. 23)
section semis ... generally Sat.
Section finals .... Generally week from Friday.

8...
Forum: Football Tue Oct 16, 2007, 07:40pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,202
Posted By l3will
Since the dead ball exception only states that a...

Since the dead ball exception only states that a teammate be in kicking position,
I don't believe that you can blow it dead. Read the exceptions to rule 4-2-2 carefully.

As far as I know the...
Forum: Football Tue Oct 16, 2007, 03:18pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,507
Posted By l3will
Actually was done by several teams back in the...

Actually was done by several teams back in the late 60s and early 70s. Our coach used it when he wanted to pin the other team in the coffin corner....he thought the place kicker was more consistent...
Forum: Football Mon Oct 15, 2007, 06:54pm
Replies: 2
Views: 873
Posted By l3will
Valid Fair Catch Signal

The rule... NFHS

Rule 2-9-3 ... A valid fair-catch signal is the extending and lateral waving of one arm, at full length above the head, by any member of the receiving team.
...
Forum: Football Thu Oct 11, 2007, 07:30pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,365
Posted By l3will
The way I saw it in the clip is that he did get...

The way I saw it in the clip is that he did get his arm fully extended and waved it at least once. Agree with having the back judge demonstrating the fair catch signal that he wants to see.
...
Forum: Football Wed Oct 10, 2007, 03:05pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,365
Posted By l3will
As per rule, I think the signal is valid since...

As per rule, I think the signal is valid since the receiver did extend his arm fully and wave that arm laterally at least once.

The real issue though is that the Back Judge missed seeing the...
Forum: Football Fri Sep 28, 2007, 11:19am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,883
Posted By l3will
I think I may be confused by this description......

I think I may be confused by this description... but wouldn't the personal foul on B be penalized from the end of A's run? So after penalty enforcement, first and ten for A at B's 5 yard line.
...
Forum: Football Mon Sep 24, 2007, 02:19pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,451
Posted By l3will
assuming nfhs rules ... encroachment... 6-1-3;...

assuming nfhs rules ... encroachment... 6-1-3; 7-1-1,5,6

Ball remains dead...

Rule 4-2-1 ... An official shall indicate the ball remains dead by sounding his whistle immediately when a fall...
Forum: Football Mon Sep 10, 2007, 04:24pm
Replies: 12
Views: 5,106
Posted By l3will
The answer key that I found for the Part II exam...

The answer key that I found for the Part II exam says that the answer is
FALSE and cites 8-5-2b.

So, I'll eat crow... since the way I read 8-5-2b implied that the ball be in
team possession of...
Forum: Football Fri Sep 07, 2007, 11:09am
Replies: 12
Views: 5,106
Posted By l3will
Lawyering up....key... team possession.... ...

Lawyering up....key... team possession....

Rule 2-13-4...Force is not a factor:
b. When a backward pass or fumble is declared dead in the end zone of the opponent of the player who passed or...
Forum: Football Fri Aug 31, 2007, 01:03pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,335
Posted By l3will
I saw it at normal speed and thought that the LSU...

I saw it at normal speed and thought that the LSU player lowered his head just prior to the contact. That is why it popped out at me. Also, perhaps I'm a little biased by the video I saw :) Quite...
Forum: Football Fri Aug 31, 2007, 12:40pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,716
Posted By l3will
PaulJak ..Good points about Offensive Pass...

PaulJak ..Good points about Offensive Pass Interference... brain too much focused on illegal use of hands.
Forum: Football Fri Aug 31, 2007, 12:37pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,335
Posted By l3will
Helmet contact / LSU vs. Miss. State

Watching Sports Center this morning, one of the plays that was highlighted
involved a hit on a defender nearing the the sideline in pursuit of a LSU player.
I believe that the LSU player (#1, I...
Forum: Football Fri Aug 31, 2007, 12:22pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,716
Posted By l3will
As I keep saying... see the whole thing and rule...

As I keep saying... see the whole thing and rule accordingly... A1 drives 3 yards
forward then makes a cut parallel to the line of scrimmage....
a) A1 is not looking at the passer and runs into...
Forum: Football Thu Aug 30, 2007, 04:57pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,716
Posted By l3will
Like I said... see the whole thing and rule...

Like I said... see the whole thing and rule accordingly.

In general, I agree with MJT... once the receiver makes a cut he probably isn't a blocker.
However, if the receiver is running directly...
Forum: Football Thu Aug 30, 2007, 02:39pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,716
Posted By l3will
Don't have my rule book at work, but I do have...

Don't have my rule book at work, but I do have the case book.

On Page 62 and 63...

Blocking - Use of hands.
9.2.3 Situation A: End A1 sprints from the line and then cuts sharply
toward the...
Forum: Football Wed Aug 29, 2007, 05:12pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,719
Posted By l3will
My preference would be to sell illegal...

My preference would be to sell illegal participation in this case since K99 was
out of bounds a long time and took himself out of the play and by touching
the ball in the field of play... he...
Forum: Football Wed Aug 29, 2007, 03:14pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,719
Posted By l3will
My thinking is that K99 chose to go out of bounds...

My thinking is that K99 chose to go out of bounds and he chose to stay out
of bounds... when he reaches back in to the field of play while still standing
out of bounds he violates the spirit of the...
Forum: Football Tue Aug 28, 2007, 05:08pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,756
Posted By l3will
Umpire already there in Minnesota...

Here in Minnesota, the umpire is already placed in K's backfield for
punts. He is responsible for the snapper, interior numbering exceptions
and line play.

Most umpires here like it...

I'm...
Forum: Football Tue Aug 28, 2007, 03:57pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,719
Posted By l3will
K99 is out of bounds ...k99 remained out of...

K99 is out of bounds ...k99 remained out of bounds ... so here goes without rule reference or books.

1. K99 bats ball while ball is in bounds... illegal participation (he participated in the play...
Forum: Football Thu Nov 09, 2006, 11:50am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,276
Posted By l3will
The old nordic tracks are low impact and you can...

The old nordic tracks are low impact and you can vary your stride length. I see them
available for a pretty low price in the want ads occasionally. To me it is pretty natural,
but for some they...
Forum: Football Mon Nov 06, 2006, 07:16pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,407
Posted By l3will
Why officials quit?

Our state association is trying to retain more officials. So anyone want to share
some experiences of fellow officials who are no longer officiating.

I think the state is more interested in...
Forum: Football Tue Oct 31, 2006, 04:06pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,968
Posted By l3will
Of course, it makes one wonder what would have...

Of course, it makes one wonder what would have been the call if the play had happened in the end zone.
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