Bobref

Maybe 20 yrs ago. But not today.

I fully expect Indiana to do the same.

The use of RPOs is a relatively new phenomenon. As officials see more film and the use of RPOs becomes even more widespread, officials will get better at dealing with them. There’s a learning curve, like with anything new.

Silly.

The way it is now - pending modification by this new rule - is that a player in the position you describe is neither on the line nor in the backfield. “Of the players of A who are not on their line at the snap only one may penetrate the vertical plane through the waistline of his nearest teammate who is on his line. He must have his hands in position to receive the ball if it is snapped between the snapper’s legs but he is not required to receive the snap. Any other player(s) must be in legal position as a back.” In other words, the only player who can legally be in a position where he penetrates the waistline of the nearest lineman is the QB. A wingback is not on the LOS because he’s not penetrating the waistline of the snapper, which is the definition of being “on the line.” Nor is he in the backfield because in order to be a back, a player must have “no part of his body breaking the plane of an imaginary line drawn ­parallel to the line of scrimmage through the waist of the nearest teammate who is legally on the line.”

I have no idea ... but I hope what they are addressing (although I doubt it) is the single most-violated rule in the book: the requirement that all players be either in the backfield or on the line of scrimmage. I would say 90% of the teams that use 1 or 2 wingbacks in their formations have players lining up who are neither on the line nor in the backfield. By rule, that’s a foul for illegal formation ... or, at least it was before this rule change. They’re ineligible by rule, so if they go downfield on a pass it’s a foul. If they touch a forward pass it’s a foul. Never seen it called.

The IHSAA only considers meeting attendance, test scores, etc., for officials applying to work the tournament. If you’re not applying, all you need is a license and someone willing to hire you.

In reading comments made by officials from other states, I’m amazed how many states have literally no schools that utilize visible play clocks. We take that for granted in Indiana. Can’t remember the last time I was at a game with no field play clock ... once Bill Sharpe left Jimtown. 😎

Yes, as long as the runner is pulled backwards or sideways to the ground as a result.

This happens from time to time, and always gets rectified on the appellate level. https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/21396

There's already a definition of tripping in the rule book, since it's always been a foul to trip anyone other than the runner. And it's not vague at all. It's an intentional act that involves striking below the knee with the lower leg.

Here are the new rules changes. Plenty for officials to learn. By state association adoption, video review is allowed for post-season contests. No word on whether Indiana will adopt a system. Effective in the 2024 season, jersey numbers must now be a single solid collar that clearly contrasts with the body color of the jersey. A legal scrimmage formation now requires at least 5 players on the line of scrimmage with no more than 4 backs. This is intended to cure the "wingback in no-man's land" issue that has existed for years. More on this later. It is now a foul to intentionally trip the runner. The 40 second play clock which has been in use in Indiana for 2 seasons, is now the standard nationwide. The definition of a horse collar tackle has been expanded to include "grabbing the name plate area of the jersey directly below the back collar and pulling the runner to the ground." The penalty for illegally kicking or batting the ball has been reduced from 15 yds. to 10 yds. Points of emphasis this year include proper procedures for weather delays, the expanded neutral zone as it applies to run or pass options, and the free blocking zone and illegal blocking.

For me, it’s on my iPad.

Yes.

They’re working. The risk of serious injury in high school football is lower than ever. The game is getting safer and safer. Take this back into your communities and spread the word to the soccer moms who are keeping their kids out of youth football. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?s=Serious+injury+risk+in+high+school

If she didn’t exist, the Republicans would have to invent her.

Is there an obvious pool of potential football officials that we are ignoring? In these times of critical shortages at the youth and high school levels, is it incumbent on our associations to develop recruitment and development strategies for this neglected market? https://goo.gl/images/onXwFi

Yes. i agree that TA’s original intent was to have a “free” site. But if you’re not already voluntarily contributing at least $20/yr. for site upkeep, you’re freeloading.

The National Assoc. of Sports Officials has conducted several surveys to find what is driving officials away from officiating prematurely. You see, it’s a mistake to characterize this situation as only a failure in recruiting. Retention is just as big an issue. And the surveys all show that the #3 reason officials give up their avocation early - behind family and job obligations - is lack of sportsmanship/respect shown to officials by fans, parents, coaches, players, and media.

No word has leaked out, that I’m aware of. Most of the speculation i’ve heard is on nationwide adoption of the 40 second play clock.

Good luck, my friend. You’re not half bad ... for a Highland guy.😀

Are you designating a successor as the unofficial agent provocateur of the GID?

This forum didn’t start that way. It takes time to build up credibility. Of course, if the expectation is to get 100% of all people interested in the outcome of a game to see it your way, that’s stupid pie-in-the-sky thinking. But with increased transparency and a well thought out process, you can get some, perhaps many, to change their outlook, to understand more about what we do, and to see things in a different light. This forum is living proof.

The responsible opposing viewpoint to the status quo comes from our most innovative and forward thinking professional sports league. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2019/01/22/nba-referees-pool-report-nfl-saints-rams/2648324002/

Knowing several NFL officials ... and what they had to do to get there and stay there, my own opinion is that hiring officials on a full time basis will not noticeably improve the quality of the product. But the NFL started hiring full time officials in 2017, and they now comprise about 16% of the staff. However, I have not heard of any plan to replace retiring officials with full timers until the staff is 100% employees.thnn C i don’t think anyone would characterize that DPI no-call as anything other than an egregious mistake. I’m certainly not advocating that there be no consequences. But that official has spent years and years getting to the position where he excelled even in the rarified air of NFL officiating.To call for his ouster on the basis of that one call is senseless.