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Football Officiating => NCAA Discussion => Topic started by: BrendanP on September 23, 2016, 05:43:52 PM

Title: Question for NCAA Rs
Post by: BrendanP on September 23, 2016, 05:43:52 PM

So this might be a stupid question, but how do you know which timeouts will be media timeouts? Is that determined in advance, or on the field?

Title: Question for NCAA Rs
Post by: TxSkyBolt on September 24, 2016, 08:04:30 AM

The TV liaison (red hat) indicates when to take a media TO.


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Title: Re: Question for NCAA Rs
Post by: BankerRef on September 25, 2016, 07:33:37 PM

Yes, the Red Hat will indicate to the R when TV wants a media TO as stoppages occur.  It is within the R's sole discretion whether to grant it or not based upon the game situation and predetermined parameters.  The number and duration of scheduled breaks is discussed in a pregame meeting with the producer so the crew (R&B primarily) is aware of the rough schedule but the actual timing is determined by the on field situations.

Title: Re: Question for NCAA Rs
Post by: Aussie-Zebra on September 25, 2016, 07:45:18 PM

Went to my first college game in Sydney recently (Hawaii vs Cal Bears) and on the far sideline at the other end of the field from the players I noticed an assistant coach on the field during a TO, I was wondering what he was doing as they looked ready to snap the ball. Then I noticed he has a red cap - ahhhhh got it.