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Forum: Football Tue Aug 05, 2008, 03:11pm

Replies: 54 Carrying Multiple Flags Views: 5,339 Posted By FredFan7 It is a standard and accepted practice to carry... It is a standard and accepted practice to carry two flags. It is the official's option on where to carry the flags--at least the places where I've officiated. It is HIGHLY recommended that you...

Forum: Football Tue Aug 05, 2008, 12:33pm

Replies: 12 IHSA Football Officials Views: 4,564 Posted By FredFan7 I thought it was a great first-year effort. I... I thought it was a great first-year effort. I viewed it over my lunch hour, and it was about 25 minutes long. Officials have the option to review the meeting again, or download the meeting onto...

Forum: Softball Tue Jul 29, 2008, 11:55am

Replies: 6 Laid Back Ejection Signal Views: 2,012 Posted By FredFan7 Laid Back Ejection Signal I posted this on the baseball forum, but I'd like to get feedback from my fellow softball umpires... I've seen a growing trend this year that MLB umpires use a casual wave/point to the dugout when...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jul 29, 2008, 11:54am

Replies: 5 Laid Back Ejection Signal Views: 2,052 Posted By FredFan7 Laid Back Ejection Signal I've seen a growing trend this year that MLB umpires use a casual wave/point to the dugout when ejecting a manager or player. This is happening when while the player, coach, or manager is screaming...

Forum: Basketball Tue Jul 29, 2008, 11:48am

Replies: 18 More on NBA response to scandal Views: 2,959 Posted By FredFan7 That's a fair sentence. Even after he gets... That's a fair sentence. Even after he gets out his life is still ruined and he won't be able to do the thing he loves.

Forum: Football Tue Jul 29, 2008, 09:31am

Replies: 12 Making the mini jump to college Views: 2,030 Posted By FredFan7 When you officiate a game in which there is an... When you officiate a game in which there is an identifying letter on your back, that isn't a "mini-jump" it is a major accomplishment. Congratulations on getting the call to college and enjoy the...

Forum: Football Tue Jul 29, 2008, 09:29am

Replies: 15 For what would you eject? Views: 3,010 Posted By FredFan7 The rules in football are good and NFHS rules... The rules in football are good and NFHS rules provide for proper penalties if a coach breaches the bounds of good sportsmanship. I have to say however, that the sidelines are the coach's best...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 30, 2008, 01:23pm

Replies: 8 Plate umpire in Brewer's v . Cubs game Views: 2,740 Posted By FredFan7 The plate umpire was Jerry Crawford. I don't... The plate umpire was Jerry Crawford. I don't know his condition. When John McSherry died in 1996 a second umpire went in the ambulance with him. The two remaining umpires (ironically one was...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 17, 2008, 12:12pm

Replies: 18 Is Tim McClelland done? Views: 3,975 Posted By FredFan7 Did Mr. Poncino get injured on the field? If so,... Did Mr. Poncino get injured on the field? If so, how?

Forum: Football Tue Apr 15, 2008, 02:17pm

Replies: 10 New NCAA Clock Rules Views: 2,199 Posted By FredFan7 I'm not an NCAA official (hope to be someday). ... I'm not an NCAA official (hope to be someday). This rule seems like it will create more problems than solve. IMO there are better ways to speed up the collegiate game.

Forum: Football Wed Apr 09, 2008, 11:37am

Replies: 11 Will NFHS Follow NFL Rule Changes in the Future? Views: 1,862 Posted By FredFan7 Will NFHS Follow NFL Rule Changes in the Future? With the NFL doing away with the 5-yard facemask and the force-out, I wonder if we'll see this find it's way to NFHS. I wouldn't care one way or the other regarding the force-out, but I hope that...

Forum: Softball Tue Mar 25, 2008, 08:09am

Replies: 16 FP: Called Strike Three Views: 3,835 Posted By FredFan7 Strike one and two are hammered similiar to the... Strike one and two are hammered similiar to the way John Kibler used to do it. For a called third I bark "THREE" while snapping my right arm in the air, and following it with an emphatic hammer. ...

Forum: Hockey Mon Feb 25, 2008, 01:36pm

Replies: 4 Referee - Who do you think of? Views: 5,940 Posted By FredFan7 What call was that? IMO the best three man... What call was that? IMO the best three man officiating crew I ever saw consisted of Referee Andy Van Hellemond, and Linesmen Ray Scapinello and Leon Stickle.

Forum: Football Fri Feb 22, 2008, 11:08am

Replies: 34 Being A Back Judge Views: 6,377 Posted By FredFan7 The Illinois High School Association requires the... The Illinois High School Association requires the back judge to give a visual count at five seconds. We count off five seconds like a basketball official does on a throw-in. See if your state...

Forum: Football Wed Feb 20, 2008, 10:09am

Replies: 34 Being A Back Judge Views: 6,377 Posted By FredFan7 I'm a backjudge on a five man crew and I love it!... I'm a backjudge on a five man crew and I love it! You are out in the middle of the field, you can talk out loud to yourself and people won't think you're crazy. I always say to myself the down and...

Forum: Football Fri Jan 11, 2008, 03:32pm

Replies: 15 NFL officials circa 1979 Views: 2,924 Posted By FredFan7 What a first game to attend! I always liked Cal... What a first game to attend! I always liked Cal Lepore's work.

Forum: Football Fri Jan 11, 2008, 01:34pm

Replies: 15 NFL officials circa 1979 Views: 2,924 Posted By FredFan7 The official in the first photo is referee Cal... The official in the first photo is referee Cal Lepore. #28 is Don Wedge. #20 is Frank Sinkovitz.

Forum: Football Mon Nov 26, 2007, 04:30pm

Replies: 11 Ben Dreith LIVES! Views: 3,131 Posted By FredFan7 1988 1988

Forum: Football Tue Nov 20, 2007, 01:59pm

Replies: 1 It's Only a Game Folks Views: 1,365 Posted By FredFan7 It's Only a Game Folks http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7465214 Don't forget to hug your loved ones and tell them you love them every day, because life is precious.

Forum: Football Thu Nov 15, 2007, 09:59am

Replies: 48 Indy/SD Views: 4,921 Posted By FredFan7 Mike Pereira explains it here: ... Mike Pereira explains it here: http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d8043262f

Forum: Football Tue Oct 23, 2007, 03:29pm

Replies: 16 It all ends tomorrow... Views: 3,062 Posted By FredFan7 Illinois. 5 rounds of playoffs begin this... Illinois. 5 rounds of playoffs begin this weekend. I have a round and that's it. This was the fastest--and most enjoyable season--yet!

Forum: Football Mon Oct 22, 2007, 08:14am

Replies: 8 Aiding the Runner? Views: 1,719 Posted By FredFan7 I called one this year in a JV game. Team was... I called one this year in a JV game. Team was going for 2. It was a QB sneak and the back was pushing the QB into the endzone. It was very obvious. I would guess the most likely scenario for...

Forum: Football Fri Oct 05, 2007, 10:05am

Replies: 12 Crackback Block Views: 2,441 Posted By FredFan7 Sure thing! If the defender engages in a block,... Sure thing! If the defender engages in a block, and then turns his back on the blocker while engaged, that is not an IBB.

Forum: Football Fri Oct 05, 2007, 09:29am

Replies: 12 Crackback Block Views: 2,441 Posted By FredFan7 A crackback block is a big call. It can spring a... A crackback block is a big call. It can spring a runner, and it can be dangerous to unsuspecting defensive players. Is the blocker a WR? I think you've gotten it right. The block is out of the...

Forum: Football Fri Oct 05, 2007, 08:48am

Replies: 18 Southern Miss elected to "kick" during the coin toss Views: 2,865 Posted By FredFan7 We've had two captains choose "kick" this year. ... We've had two captains choose "kick" this year. It seems to be a growing trend. They quickly changed their minds after we gave them the options again. I've heard that the Madden video games may...

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