What To Do When (Part 6)
What to do when an official observes action that may result in a potential ejection? (Note: In this discussion, assume the ejection deliberation is not for a possible fighting ejection. We’ll publish…
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What To Do When (Part 5)
What to do when opposing players are talking to each other after a play, and you can’t hear what is being said? Your physical presence is essential. Move toward the players and…
What To Do When (Part 4)
What to do when a player complains about being fouled? Sometimes, players complain about being fouled after they are beat on a play. It’s not uncommon for a player to blame the…
What To Do When (Part 3)
What to do when a head coach asks about a play from a prior game during the pregame conference or complains about the opposing team’s illegal play? Sometimes, during the pregame, a…
What To Do When (Part 2)
What to do when you communicate with a receiver about his position relative to the line or backfield and the ball is snapped while the receiver moves? As players leave the huddle…
What To Do When (Part 1)
Our Colorado Football Officials Association President, John Conklin, gave an outstanding presentation called “What To Do When” at our state clinic. I want to devote a few Ready for Play articles to…
Umpires Moving Up to the Line of Scrimmage
Here is a Ray Lutz “Forward Progress” post from September 3, 2008 (Edited for clarity) Here is the rule: Rule 7, Section 5, ART. 12 . . . Ineligible A players may…
Umpire Love (Part 2)
Here is a Ray Lutz “Forward Progress” post from August 15, 2008 (Edited for clarity) An experienced umpire who is at ease with the position understands about moving obliquely forward (executed by…