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Forum: Football Tue Oct 05, 2010, 12:35pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,095
Posted By BigFarns
ok. so in this instance my judgement was that...

ok. so in this instance my judgement was that the kick was not obvious but I can't set hard rules like "dropped snap = no roughing".

I think I get it.
Forum: Football Tue Oct 05, 2010, 12:16pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,095
Posted By BigFarns
sorry, you are right I'm talking NCAA. From...

sorry, you are right I'm talking NCAA. From Massachusetts here.

So the tackle box isn't anything to be concerned with once the snap is muffed, that's what I'm gathering. right?
Forum: Football Tue Oct 05, 2010, 11:51am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,095
Posted By BigFarns
roughing the kicker

I've just started getting white hat assignments on the JV level and I had a play yesterday I wanted to see if I got right.

Obvious punt formation. Punter drops the snap, bobbles it a bit while...
Forum: Football Mon Sep 27, 2010, 06:00pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,042
Posted By BigFarns
I survived

Well, I survived my first white hat experience.

Things I did wrong.

Signals were real fast and I didn't really clear myself from the area to do them. I just sorta did them. They were...
Forum: Football Thu Sep 16, 2010, 08:02am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,042
Posted By BigFarns
1st WH game coming up here too.

I just found out I'm going to be white hat for a JV game for the first time too. I'm nervous already and I've got 2 weeks yet to prepare. I am interested to hear how your game goes and anything you...
Forum: Football Wed Feb 10, 2010, 08:48am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,275
Posted By BigFarns
I've only been an official for a few years and...

I've only been an official for a few years and wouldn't dream of questioning NFL officials. But this call and the subsequent discussions I've had with other officials in my area have definately...
Forum: Football Tue Oct 27, 2009, 08:12pm
Replies: 26
Views: 4,833
Posted By BigFarns
Outstanding spot calling the runner short of the...

Outstanding spot calling the runner short of the goalline.

As for the assisting the runner foul. I would say technically it was proper but I didn't see any power behind that fullback pushing...
Forum: Football Sun Oct 04, 2009, 07:36pm
Replies: 49
Views: 5,196
Posted By BigFarns
I used to live in Vermont and I know someone who...

I used to live in Vermont and I know someone who used to go to Otter Valley. They happen to be at the game and said it was caught at the 2. Take it for what it's worth but it would make sense if...
Forum: General / Off-Topic Fri Sep 18, 2009, 01:54pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,234
Posted By BigFarns
Truth stranger than fiction unless of course it's really fiction then it's just silly

snopes.com: Congressional Travelers Geography Bloopers (http://www.snopes.com/travel/trap/congress.asp)
Forum: Football Fri Sep 11, 2009, 01:42pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,400
Posted By BigFarns
Great Links. Refereeclinic.com was very well...

Great Links. Refereeclinic.com was very well done.
Forum: Football Sun Sep 06, 2009, 09:08am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,400
Posted By BigFarns
Seeking an NCAA ruling. Sorry I didnt mention...

Seeking an NCAA ruling. Sorry I didnt mention that.
Forum: Football Sun Sep 06, 2009, 12:36am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,400
Posted By BigFarns
out thinking myself

punt formation on 4th and a mile. Gunner runs down the sideline and the punter throws a pass to him. Pass interference on the sideline as the receiver attempts to get to the ball which was thrown a...
Forum: Football Sat Jun 27, 2009, 04:29pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,163
Posted By BigFarns
question about touching a scrimmage kick near the goal line

A local adult summer football league pre-season game today and I'm BJ. Team A in punt formation at around the 40 going in. They are going to try to pin the other team in with the punt. Nice high...
Forum: Football Mon Nov 24, 2008, 09:56pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,079
Posted By BigFarns
Training

Does anyone know of any films available to help teach some of the more difficult judgement calls? Pass interference and holding are the two that are causing me to work the hardest while on the...
Forum: Football Tue Nov 04, 2008, 08:20pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,332
Posted By BigFarns
my take on this (for what it's worth)

I only felt it was inappropriate before because I respect the codes. Now that this law has been passed it's now no longer inappropriate.


Personally though I will still stand tall proud and...
Forum: Football Mon Oct 13, 2008, 06:40am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,806
Posted By BigFarns
another horsecollar question

Maybe I should start a new thread since this question doesn't deal with the game in question but it is a horsecollar question.

NCAA rules

Situation in an adult league game yesterday. The ball...
Forum: Football Thu Sep 18, 2008, 11:01pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,600
Posted By BigFarns
offensive pass interference question

Having trouble finding the answer to this so please include the rule references.

Trips right and the offense does a basic wide reciever screen. No big deal since the ball is thrown behind the...
Forum: Football Thu Aug 21, 2008, 10:23pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,008
Posted By BigFarns
Moved to Massachusetts

Hi all,

I just moved to the state of Massachusetts and so I'm trying to learn the differences between Fed rules I've gotten used to and NCAA rules used here. Problem is I was still a very new...
Forum: Baseball Fri Nov 10, 2006, 05:52pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,413
Posted By BigFarns
Hopefully a New Umpire here.

Hi everyone. I'm normally in the football forum as I've been a football official for 2 years. Well, I just contacted someone local here and expressed my interest in umpiring a bit this coming...
Forum: Football Mon Nov 06, 2006, 06:22pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,768
Posted By BigFarns
I don't agree with you on the question of...

I don't agree with you on the question of avoiding the safety. I don't have my books on me right now...I'll grab them when I get home....but I'm almost certain that forward progress is the foremost...
Forum: Football Fri Nov 03, 2006, 11:49am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,638
Posted By BigFarns
Protecting myself

As I understand it, by being a member of NFHS that my dues insure me against any litigation should a kid get hurt or whatever during a game. Does this protection extend to Pee-wee or the local...
Forum: Football Thu Oct 26, 2006, 07:46pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,886
Posted By BigFarns
Thanks for the input everyone. I'll make sure to...

Thanks for the input everyone. I'll make sure to contact the AD about film. I do work some Varsity but never the games big enough for TV. Usually the smaller schools right now which is fine with...
Forum: Football Wed Oct 25, 2006, 10:59am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,886
Posted By BigFarns
Next step in my progression as an official.

I'm looking for what to do next to get better as an official. I know there's a million things so I'll tell you what I currently do and my feelings on it then maybe y'all can come up with some ideas....
Forum: Football Wed Oct 25, 2006, 10:38am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,427
Posted By BigFarns
I was just about to mention this. People...

I was just about to mention this. People thinking the flag should come out simultaneously with the foul occuring are being unreasonable.
I have been hampered lately by this logic when I waited to...
Forum: Football Wed Oct 25, 2006, 10:19am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,199
Posted By BigFarns
Oh good, I'm not the only one. It sounds like...

Oh good, I'm not the only one. It sounds like they actually grade you performing mechanics on the field. Is that true or am I reading too much into it? If it is true then I've gotta ask our...
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