5 MAN CREWS
At the CCFOA September meeting, President Mark Ernst announced that Assignors
Dave and Ken had negotiated the addition of a back judge to all varsity games
serviced by the CCFOA at fee compensation. Many kudos, compliments and commendations
should be directed towards Dave and Ken for this important accomplishment.
5 MAN MECHANICS (As presented and approved by Dave
Cutaia)
| PREGAME | |
| R & U - | meet coaches (entire crew) |
| LJ - | inspect field - timer instructions |
| HL - | instruct crew |
| BJ - | inspect field -get one ball |
| TOSS | |
| HL/U - | escort visiting team captains (R & U in the middle of the field?) |
| BJ/LJ - | escort home team captains |
| KICK-OFF | |
| U - | with kickers, signals R when ready |
| LJ - | K’s line |
| HL - | R’s restraining line |
| BJ - | R’s 5-yard line on LJ’s side |
| R - | R’s 5-yard line HL’s side |
| ONSIDE KICK | |
| R - | moves to middle of the field |
| HL/LJ - | same as regular kick-off |
| BJ - | moves to R’s line on LJ’s side |
| U - | stays in the middle |
| SCRIMMAGE KICKS | |
| R - | wide on LJ’s side of field |
| U - | responsible for snapper - watches mid field blocks |
| LJ - | goes down field at snap or delays momentarily to ascertain kick or no kick - has sideline to hash |
| HL - | goes down field when ball crosses line -watches mid field blocks - helps R on bad snaps |
| BJ - | deep with receivers - has LJ hash to HL sideline (2 bean bags) |
| TRYS & FILD GOALS | |
| R - | kicker/holder - wide to LJ side |
| U - | snapper |
| HL - | Line |
| BJ/LJ - | goal posts - BJ has whistle |
| SCRIMMAGE PLAYS | |
| R - | opposite guard & tackle for false start |
| U - | opposite guard, tackle and center for false start |
| HL - | tackle on his side for false start - stays put - 20 YD line in, goal line responsibility - backs up BJ on side line passes - responsible for motion away and forward/backward of stand- up/quick pass-may know if a pass is beyond line |
| LJ - | tackle on his side for false start - 20 YD line in, goal
line responsibility - backs up BJ on sideline passes responsible for motion away and forward/backward of stand-up/quick pass |
| BJ - | responsible for tight end and opponents opposite him. Watch
linebackers as well. - relay ball from side to U whenever possible (hustle, hustle, hustle) - goal line - 20 yds out --- back line responsibilities - 20 yds in |
| RECEIVER COVERAGE | |
| HL/LJ - | wide receivers and backs - same responsibility with trips formation |
| BJ - | tight end (if double tight, take tight end on HL side) If trips, take inside receivers on trips side |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| U - | front stake |
| HL - | clip, chains |
| LJ - | clip spot at right angle |
| BJ - | ball |
| COUNTING PLAYERS | |
| R & U - | offense |
| BJ & LJ - | defense |
| TIMING | |
| R - | 25 seconds |
| BJ - | all others - including game clock, if inoperable |
YOUTH FOOTBALL
There was a recent e-mail regarding the enforcement of illegal cleats rule,
overtime procedures and excessive score difference rules at youth games. Please
consult the Youth segment of this web site if you are not familiar with Youth
guidelines - particular in regard to these issues. Game reports MUST be
sent to Dave Cutaia and Dave Jurkiewicz ( fax #’s are on the Youth
Game Report Link) if you have any unusual problems or ejections.