The ref has to be deeper than the deepest back. It's a stupid rule,
just to protect the umpire. If they're so concerned about the ump, put
a helmet on him, and stick him back where he belongs.
I love how jets fans are still concerned about Marino. There are plenty
of other QB's that have done it.
it does seem a useless rule.
so what if the occasional ump got whacked.
it made for a funny replay.
More importantly, even slow refs get in position. If the ump has no
responsibility for ball placement, there should be no issue.
h
I think the ump is responsible for ball placement. He's gotta put the
ball down then get again behind the deepest back. Manning got 2
penalties when trying to run the quick huddle, because the dumb ass ump
or ref or whoever didn't get back fast enough.
DM, I was trying to suggest that an easy fix was to have someone else
put the ball down. I apologize for being obtuse. They won't select an
easy fix anyway.
h
It really changes the game....not just place the ball...but place it and get
back to position...behind the offense now.
Manning is going to have to adapt to the new rule, he has already been
called on it in the preseason.