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Football Officiating => NCAA Discussion => Topic started by: Curious on February 18, 2015, 03:49:11 PM
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We keep seeing - in increasing numbers (including the Super Bowl I believe) - the U being used as a "pick" at the NCAA and Pro levels. I'm told they are told not to step up to the LOS - which is the mechanic at the HS level.
It seems, by remaining basically "stationary", they are unnecessarily vulnerable and another obstacle for the defense to overcome. hEaDbAnG
Could someone explain.....?
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A good forearm shiver works pretty well LOL
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Good one Etref!!
As for not having to cover the LOS, movement can be in any direction. At the college level you must have a feel for what is going around you and move accordingly. And always have self preservation in mind. These guys are big and quick.
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The SWAC will be experimenting this season with the U in offensive backfield. Obviously they are still only going to use 7 man crews. Not sure why they would even experiment with that since the move to 8 officials seems to be gaining such momentum. As soon as they go to 8 the U is going to have to get moved back behind the D again.
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The U in 7-man does not have LOS responsibility like in 5-man so there is less of a need to get to the LOS. I usually move up to avoid the crossing routes. That doesn't mean the wideouts won't still avoid me, but moving makes it a little more difficult. Being aware is key to avoid getting knocked over.
I did see an 8-man all-star game where the U stayed 8-10 yards deep on each play regardless of run-pass. That's a possibility for future mechanics since the C will be responsible for spotting the ball. It looked odd, but these things evolve.
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I did see an 8-man all-star game where the U stayed 8-10 yards deep on each play regardless of run-pass. That's a possibility for future mechanics...
Several years ago the U in 7-man set up 10 yards off and was being used as a picking post in crossing routes. My former U would roll over in his grave if they went back to that.
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I believe the U is safest when moving up to about LOS+3 yards on pass plays. Staying back keeps you more in the way. I started working this way when ineligible downfield rule changed to >3 yards. Only got hit once in 3 seasons at U. Also gives good point of reference for the ineligible downfield.