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Texas Topics / Re: Varsity Games on Sunday...

« Last post by ElvisLives on Yesterday at 07:54:02 AM »

What is this paper calendar you speak of 

It is the place where I write all of my website passwords, so, when I lose it, I am totally [you pick the word].

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Texas Topics / Re: Varsity Games on Sunday...

« Last post by Official_21 on Yesterday at 02:07:04 AM »

There’s your problem. My good ol’ paper calendar never fails me.

What is this paper calendar you speak of 

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National Federation Discussion / Re: 2026 NFHS Football Rules Interpretation Meeting

« Last post by Ralph Damren on July 23, 2026, 02:42:18 PM »

Yo, Ref, I agree with the NFHS stance on this. I was the sponsor of the rule change back in 2000 as the previous rule was unfair, The prior rule was a foul of LAST touched by K.A squib to midfield could then be muffed around and last touched by K= . I was on the Editorial Committee back then and provided a lobster crate (Mainer saying) of case plays. It was unanimously felt that it wouldn't be fair to  K if the kick was still inbounds when touched by OOB  R. A case play and illustration was published for several years to support.

This was deeply discussed at the Rules Meeting and it was a 50/50 split among the members as to how their state called it. Hence, the addition of
6.1.9.A and all. It was mentioned at this year's meeting that it would be up for discussion again next year.  .

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NCAA Discussion / Re: 3-4-3-a situation

« Last post by dammitbobby on July 22, 2026, 08:14:24 AM »

So you are not concerned that team A gets a "free" extra 15 seconds they can burn off the clock due to the team B injury?

I think 5:38 is too far outside the five minute guidance that I would not invoke 3-4-3-a. I think it is meant to be a soft boundary, so a similar situation with 5:05 on the clock, I might think differently.

I am not, because we are not yet at a point in the game where the guidance in the rule book is intended to be applicable.

Just re-read what I wrote last night (I incorrectly thought Team A was behind in score, hence would try to go quickly) but my point still stands: That 15 second delta still doesn't get us to the 5 minute mark, and is no different than having 7, 9, or 11 minutes left on the clock from that perspective. IMO 5 minutes left is still anyone's ballgame in a 2-point game.

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NCAA Discussion / Re: 3-4-3-a situation

« Last post by Kalle on July 22, 2026, 02:41:13 AM »

I would not, for a couple reasons....

So you are not concerned that team A gets a "free" extra 15 seconds they can burn off the clock due to the team B injury?

I think 5:38 is too far outside the five minute guidance that I would not invoke 3-4-3-a. I think it is meant to be a soft boundary, so a similar situation with 5:05 on the clock, I might think differently.

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NCAA Discussion / Re: 3-4-3-a situation

« Last post by dammitbobby on July 21, 2026, 11:18:08 PM »

I would not, for a couple reasons.... first, there are two reasons the clock stopped - to administer A's foul, and B's helmet coming off. I don't see why we would give a clock advantage to A, when both teams technically stopped the clock for administrative purposes. If it were just B going down injured: nope, still wouldn't... there's a reason why that 5 minute guideline is there (because that's what they want the guiding time boundary to be, not 5-ish minutes left), and IMO 5:38 is too far away from that - even with clock not stopping, A could easily run 2, maybe 3 plays before the 5 min mark.  While it will start on the ready, Team A should be taking this time to get their business together and there is no reason that they can't be ready to snap immediately after the RFP.

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NCAA Discussion / 3-4-3-a situation

« Last post by sj on July 21, 2026, 04:47:26 PM »

A 2/2 @ B33. 4th quarter. Team B is behind by two points and needs to get the ball back. B has one timeout remaining. Running back A21 runs to the B30 where he is tackled inbounds for a first down. A74 is flagged for holding at the line of scrimmage and the game clock is stopped at 5:38. B14 was injured during the play. Include game clock status.

So it will be A 2/12 @ B43 - Ready - Play clock is set to 40 (AR 3-2-4 V) 

The question is, even though it's outside the five minute guideline in 3-4-3-a would you consider invoking 3-4-3-a and have the game clock start on the Snap?

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General Discussion / Re: Officiating Other Sports

« Last post by riffraft on July 19, 2026, 11:26:57 AM »

Does anyone officiate flag football? There was an All-Star fundraiser game in our state today (Wisconsin) and they mentioned that Girls Flag Football is on the way. I will admit I am greedy and want it open to everyone, but I am excited for that.

Every year since Arizona starting having flag football, they have been trying to get me to officiate.  I just can't do it.

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Texas Topics / Re: TASO dues

« Last post by TxJim on July 19, 2026, 09:58:25 AM »

I'm hearing that next year will be two days of training sessions.  I can remember when it was like that, so you got more bang for your buck.  I always learn something new at the state meeting and have never missed one.  I get to meet guys like those of you on here in person and that alone is worth the cost.

A large crowd is around Friday so why not offer stuff Friday evening, end it by 8:30 or so?
Seem to recall College Station hosted a State meeting a number of years ago and there was some breakouts Friday evening and a couple of optional events Sunday morning, as I recall, something with the NFL development program.
Although, that was before hotels and local city and county hotel taxes went ape and got so expensive to stay over.
Also recall long in the past, Dallas chapter hosted in Frisco and had a sort of mini on-field clinic as a Friday evening optional pay event.

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General Discussion / Re: Officiating Other Sports

« Last post by SJohnson on July 18, 2026, 09:10:37 PM »

Does anyone officiate flag football? There was an All-Star fundraiser game in our state today (Wisconsin) and they mentioned that Girls Flag Football is on the way. I will admit I am greedy and want it open to everyone, but I am excited for that.