5GetsYou1

Is this the first time NJSP has had a decal?

Let's not get into hyperbole, I haven't spoken with one umpire who is fan of this change. The reality is in high school football the majority of umpires aren't going to be able to run onto the field and keep their cushion on a return to their side. And we aren't talking about scrimmage plays, we are talking about free kicks, a run up the middle is a lot different than all 22 players converging to one spot.

Don't forget about the chain stripe!

I understand your point, but I don't agree that it's no different. Officials always stress the importance and oddities of the kicking game, adding additional coverage and having the U run onto the field just doesn't seem practical. 3 Officials on the goal line is also overkill.

We had over 70 points scored, luckily our U is in good shape compared to a lot of the big boys in the middle. I'm not crazy about the wings having to cover 100 yards on kickoffs and having the U run onto the field when the action could be coming straight for him. We realized the same with the potential penalty on a FG attempt, it makes a lot more sense for R to spot the ball.

After week 1 I'm curious on official's opinions on the new mechanics, specifically kickoffs and scoring kicks.

From what I've noticed on the field, any sort of Wing-T that runs fluidly for 4 quarters and elite speed. You just can't get your practice squad to transform into something they're not.

That's really cool! And I don't doubt that, it's a great logo!

Do they players bring extra helmet stickers to exchange with each other?

This is before the display changes next on July 6th: myihsaa.net > Resources > Sports > Football > Scroll down to Officials' Information > Football Officials' Crew 5-person Mechanics and Best Practices They might announce the final version for 2026 before the season starts.

This sectional has the potential to be very fun to watch.

Just an update, Yorktown got turf this season.

Adams Central also plays on grass so no element change for them at Andrean.

Here's a picture that does a good job showing the area. And like Bobref said, it has to be to the ground backwards or sideways.

I think what most people don't realize is a horse-collar tackle is a foul to protect the runner's legs and knees. When they get pull from that high up and their foot is in the ground there is no where for the force of their body to go and causes the knee to buckle with a lot of pressure.