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Forum: Football Mon Oct 08, 2012, 01:23pm

Replies: 59 Kick, receive or defer revisited Views: 6,313 Posted By Trap We had similiar situation this week. I was the... We had similiar situation this week. I was the umpire working with a new white hat ( working his second game as WH). It was cold blustery day. Pregame talked to coaches and both wanted to defer if...

Forum: Football Mon Oct 01, 2012, 03:03pm

Replies: 19 College (NAIA) scenario Views: 1,733 Posted By Trap I'm confused who is who. But what I think the... I'm confused who is who. But what I think the question is there was a penalty for illegal batting in the end zone, thus the saftey. But because they batted it out, he want to know if the receivers...

Forum: Football Mon Oct 01, 2012, 11:07am

Replies: 49 Lockout over!!! Views: 3,986 Posted By Trap I think the first challenge was a bad challenge... I think the first challenge was a bad challenge without a doubt. The second one not so bad, I would predict 75% of the time they would win that challenge, but not yesterday. But regardless,...

Forum: Football Mon Oct 01, 2012, 10:56am

Replies: 49 Lockout over!!! Views: 3,986 Posted By Trap I do think there was a bit of a double standard... I do think there was a bit of a double standard regarding the replacement officials. Everything they did wrong, they were crucified. In the games yesterday, the mistakes (real or perceived) of the...

Forum: Football Tue Sep 25, 2012, 01:26pm

Replies: 15 Replay Official cannot rule on Possession Views: 2,351 Posted By Trap I think the NFL is obviously being careful what... I think the NFL is obviously being careful what they say. They are more or less saying that they shouldn't or couldn't reverse the call. I also think the mention of the the pass interference was...

Forum: Football Tue Sep 25, 2012, 01:16pm

Replies: 180 Last play of GB Seattle Views: 15,911 Posted By Trap Uncalled for. Stop it now. -Welpe Uncalled for. Stop it now. -Welpe

Forum: Basketball Mon Mar 21, 2011, 11:48am

Replies: 132 How to deal with bad refs Views: 11,396 Posted By Trap I guess you are right, everyone knows there are... I guess you are right, everyone knows there are officials of different quality. yet it seems like everytime someone comments about a ref, its always ignorant coaches or fans. ( not specific to the...

Forum: Basketball Sun Mar 20, 2011, 06:13pm

Replies: 132 How to deal with bad refs Views: 11,396 Posted By Trap The reality is most officials are competent... The reality is most officials are competent hardworking people doing their best. Most parents and coachs are passionate people who are doing the best they can for the kids. Everyone is human and do...

Forum: Football Wed Jan 13, 2010, 02:53pm

Replies: 16 Super Bowl white hat? Views: 3,600 Posted By Trap Question: probably off topic: How do crews get... Question: probably off topic: How do crews get established? Are they assigned by league or does white hat get to pick who he wants on his crew? Do crews do playoffs/ superbowl or are the...

Forum: Football Wed Jan 13, 2010, 02:47pm

Replies: 60 Ariz/GB fumble Views: 5,173 Posted By Trap One thing i've learned, never come to an... One thing i've learned, never come to an officials website to complain or discuss an official missing a call. A vast majority of officials will never admit an official missed a call. This is...

Forum: Football Mon Oct 05, 2009, 02:15pm

Replies: 3 Pats-Ravens Intentional Grounding Views: 1,285 Posted By Trap i think they have some natural throwing motion... i think they have some natural throwing motion requirment in there to. The we will penalize everyone but Brett Favre rule. :D I did not see the play, but thats maybe where the left hand gets...

Forum: Football Mon Oct 05, 2009, 11:05am

Replies: 22 Force?????? Views: 2,634 Posted By Trap Just to summarize what i think i'm reading. ... Just to summarize what i think i'm reading. If the ball was at the 1 yardline when the fight to recover the ball started ( and the defense forced the ball into the endzone, regardless of whether...

Forum: Football Thu Sep 03, 2009, 09:56pm

Replies: 8 Set Views: 1,099 Posted By Trap Trying to deceive defense. unsportsman like... Trying to deceive defense. unsportsman like act?? Is there any rule(s) on who can yell out things during a play?

Forum: Football Thu Sep 03, 2009, 09:42pm

Replies: 8 Set Views: 1,099 Posted By Trap Set High school game, offense in Wing T. Quarterback sets offense, as wing goes in motion he yells "Set" quarterback continues with cadence. Is this legal?

Forum: Football Mon Feb 02, 2009, 01:19pm

Replies: 158 Questionable Calls Superbowl 43 Views: 22,438 Posted By Trap Actually i thought the crew with the official... Actually i thought the crew with the official with glasses (Winters?) threw the most flags. With that crew, i swore the flag was hot, they were afraid to keep it tucked away. :D

Forum: Football Mon Feb 02, 2009, 10:35am

Replies: 158 Questionable Calls Superbowl 43 Views: 22,438 Posted By Trap Most of the calls i thought were correct. The... Most of the calls i thought were correct. The one call i didn't get a chance to see, was the roughing the passer call. On the radio, they thought the flag was for intentional grounding and couldn't...

Forum: Football Mon Dec 01, 2008, 09:25am

Replies: 10 NFL Rule Book Views: 13,956 Posted By Trap humor I don't think there is one, because the're modifing it each week to accomodate what happens on the field that week. :D Just kidding, but there does seem to be new rule interpretations each week.

Forum: Football Tue Nov 11, 2008, 09:57am

Replies: 85 Illegal Forward Pass Ruling in MIN-GB Game Views: 5,744 Posted By Trap This is the type of thing that sounds like a boss... This is the type of thing that sounds like a boss trying to cover an employees butt, or an stupid rule writer. Not saying it was right or wrong, but it was a close play. To say otherwise, to me...

Forum: Football Mon Nov 10, 2008, 05:18pm

Replies: 11 Football books? Views: 1,453 Posted By Trap I do think this is an area, that could be... I do think this is an area, that could be explored and improved. I do think there are many areas of the country that don't have good or any training for the younger officials. Without proper...

Forum: Football Mon Nov 10, 2008, 09:45am

Replies: 85 Illegal Forward Pass Ruling in MIN-GB Game Views: 5,744 Posted By Trap I think this was an error, it happens all the... I think this was an error, it happens all the time in the NFL. They are very liberal in allowing the ball to be thrown away. I think the Ref had his mind made up he was going to call a penalty. ...

Forum: Football Tue Nov 04, 2008, 01:55pm

Replies: 6 Retirement...when it's time? Views: 1,689 Posted By Trap When its time Lets change the question a little. Say your a middle aged official in modest physical shape. You joined officiating to be part of the game and help the youth and give back to the community. Over...

Forum: Football Mon Dec 03, 2007, 12:51pm

Replies: 25 Big XII Champ Crew Views: 2,829 Posted By Trap Correct, this topic is kind of fragmented. Correct, this topic is kind of fragmented.

Forum: Football Mon Dec 03, 2007, 09:42am

Replies: 25 Big XII Champ Crew Views: 2,829 Posted By Trap I think the SideJudge had a tough day. The... I think the SideJudge had a tough day. The problem is he called back a touchdown and a crucial first down on ticy tack holding calls (trying to be politicy correct), then let an obvious defensive...

Forum: Football Mon Jan 22, 2007, 05:19pm

Replies: 29 NFL Conference Championship Officials Views: 3,394 Posted By Trap SB selection. After watching Corrente butcher roughing the passer calls all year, I'm amazed they would put him in such a high profile game,( everyone makes a mistake, but he seemed to do it often) and risk...

Forum: Football Mon Jan 08, 2007, 01:37pm

Replies: 17 Block in the Back away from the Play? Views: 2,208 Posted By Trap Shouldn't be an official It was humorous,in a sad way, but the guy obviously shouldn't be an official. To go up and down the line hitting people is inappropriate. Also it appears from a physical status, he is incapable of...

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