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Offline great_captain

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What do these signals mean?
« on: January 12, 2019, 07:57:00 PM »
Dear All,

I would like to ask you a question about some signals. Go to 1:21:00.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quaA__ghYaQ
The extra point is good. Then, the referee (Red Cashion)

  • Raises his hand - GOOD
  • Open his arms - ?
  • Touches his head - ?
  • Points his finger to someone - ?

Please, can you explain to me the meaning of these signals? Thanks.
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Offline Legacy Zebra

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Re: What do these signals mean?
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2019, 08:06:45 PM »
Arms out means going to a media break, touching his head is probably the length of the timeout, and pointing is telling them to start timing much like a basketball official points at the table when starting a TO.

Offline AlUpstateNY

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Re: What do these signals mean?
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2019, 08:43:48 AM »
Is Red coming back on the field?  Signalling is a soundless method of conveying a message, that can be intended for specific individuals, or for great multitudes.  Have you considered, Red simply wasn't sending YOU a message, rather was communicating with specific individuals, who very likely understood each and every gesture. completely.




Offline HLinNC

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Re: What do these signals mean?
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2019, 04:44:19 PM »
Geez Al, lighten up.  Simple question about ancillary signals.


Offline great_captain

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Re: What do these signals mean?
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2019, 09:02:39 AM »
Excuse me... What are ancillary signals?

Offline bossman72

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Re: What do these signals mean?
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2019, 02:17:48 PM »
Excuse me... What are ancillary signals?

"Extra" signals that aren't numbered in your rule book.  Such as punching receivers off the line pre snap or tapping the ground on a pass that skips incomplete.

Offline Bob M.

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Re: What do these signals mean?
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2019, 04:38:59 PM »
REPLY: This clip was 1985. "Pointing at someone" was to the 'red hat' letting him know that TV is controlling the time out
Bob M.