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She is very well-qualified. But she is probably somewhere to the left of where RBG was on the political spectrum. She was one of Justice Breyer’s clerks early in her career. Her’s is a Supreme Court track if I’ve ever seen one. But a lot of people will ignore qualifications in favor of the “correct” political leanings.

CNN says President Biden will elevate Judge Brown from the DC Circuit to SCOTUS. Her confirmation is a foregone conclusion, even if the Senate splits strictly along party lines. It will be interesting to watch how the Republicans who cried “foul” when partisan politics reared its ugly head during Justice Barrett’s confirmation hearings handle this. Because on paper, her qualifications are very impressive: federal public defender, private practice, federal district judge, federal appellate judge. Keep in mind, though, that replacing the retiring Justice Breyer, a liberal, with another liberal, is unlikely to affect what is perceived as the 6-3 conservative majority on the Court.

I will look for your support the next time a non-official tries to critique a call in a game. 😉

And no one else can do that? The notion that only those who have lived an experience can express a legitimate opinion and discuss the subject intelligently is a particularly harmful kind of close-mindedness.

Worked that game several times. The traveling trophy was a replica of an old beater car up on blocks. 🤣😂

Is that Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts?

This sort of reminds me of an athlete who shrugs off any criticism that comes from those “who haven’t played the game.” Isn’t it also possible that your personal experience skews your perspective such that you’re unable to make an objective assessment? That sword cuts both ways.

I would be willing to bet this is the first time in recorded history that Penn’s football program was mentioned in the same conversation with Lake Station and River Forest.

Not a rule change, but potentially significant. This article, published today by the National Federation, reveals that “Sportsmanship” is the No. 1 Point of Emphasis in all sports this year. https://www.nfhs.org/articles/regarding-sportsmanship-it-s-time-for-wake-up-call-in-high-school-sports/ For us, this potentially translates into lower tolerance for trash talking, celebrations, taunting, and sideline violations. Can’t tell for sure, because we haven’t yet got specific instruction in how the POE is to be implemented. That probably won’t come until the clinics this June. Although, it’s possible someone might have that information a bit earlier. 😉

You’re not wrong.

I wouldn’t abolish the handshake line because of incidents like this one (even though there have been many - just go to YouTube and search “handshake line incidents”). I’d abolish it because, as @Muda69 says, “No action can be virtuous unless it is freely chosen.” I guess you’re advocating a career change for Coach Howard?

Thankfully, there are people a lot smarter and more knowledgeable than I to make that kind of assessment.

Is there anyone with an IQ above room temperature who doesn’t understand that what’s going on right now in the Ukraine is Putin testing Biden?

Weak, as regards Howard, especially since the incident with the Maryland coach last season raises issues about his ability to control himself in such situations.

Far preferable to the artificial compelled sportsmanship we currently have.

From my view of the video, I think calling Gard the “aggressor” is a bit overstated. Can you be an aggressor without being aggressive? Because I don’t see anything aggressive about Gard trying to get Howard to pause in the line so he could explain himself, after Howard obviously expressed his displeasure. To me, he was trying to defuse the matter right there, rather than have it linger when these two met next. And to those who say he shouldn’t have put a hand on Howard, OK, I get that. But it’s weak, IMO, for a grown man to take the sort of offense Howard did. Yet another example of why the forced post-game handshake line ought to be abolished.

Yeah … but think of all the people who wouldn’t. 😉😂

Nice thought, but no chance.

I do.

I agree. Now, go out and find about another 100+ varsity-qualified officials.

The current mechanic calls for the wings to hold the LOS on a pass play until a receiver on their side has gone about 10 yds. downfield. Then they are to drift downfield. How far depends on the depth of the receiver(s) on their side. My concern is that many of the throwaways occur on scramble plays, after the pattern is fully developed and the wings have moved downfield.

On a pass between the hash marks, I agree. But a throw well out of bounds would be a difficult call, and sell, by the U.

Not a good idea to divert R’s attention from the passer. Keep in mind, there can be no roughing the passer if there is intentional grounding.

I don’t suppose the NF also added something to the Manual to address this?

We are going to have to think carefully about a 5-man mechanic to address this, as there are many situations on pass plays currently where the wing officials do not hold the line of scrimmage. Rather, they move downfield to assist in pass coverage.