Another important rule to learn -- just because you're the new guy doesn't mean you can't speak up and the old guy isn't always right.
You are right on the mark ncwingman and I can only add.
More often than not, New Guys tend to have their head in the Books on a regular basis,
some (not all) old guys tend to think they don't need to review the book much.
It is because of them
(sometimes hard headed old guys) that the New guys can and need to step up if they think something is being done incorrectly.
Example - Ineligible Receiver downfield during a legal forward pass. The current NFHS penalty is a 5-yard penalty. But,
From 1985 to 1987 the penalty was 5 yards
and loss of down From 1970 to 1984 the penalty was 15 yards
From 1968 to 1969 the act was considered OPI and the penalty was 15
and loss of down.This is just one example, but, you can see how a Wiley seasoned veteran could possibly get confused, have a senior moment, etc and could use a Newbie to save the day!!!
One thing to remember, most old guys appreciate getting it right on the field. It does not do a whole lotta good to point out the error in the bar after the game!
Source: NFHS Handbook