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Coach J - Coweta:
Game today in Skiatook. 2nd Grade Coweta White vs Skiatook

Can you clarify the clock stoppage rule.

Per rule book -  Two (2) minute warning will be given at the end of the 4th quarter and regular regulation play will be in effect during this time (no running clock).

Officials did not stop clock and declare two minute warning. We were driving down the field and RB went out of bounds at about the 10 yard line, I saw clock still running with 48 seconds remaining. Quickly conversed with head ref about clock stopping. He said in Mighty Might the clock is continuous. I told him I agreed except for the last two minutes. He told me that was only 3rd grade and ump.

I know it’s the first game of the year, but I feel they should have the basics down. There were a number of other issues, but I chalked that up to being the first year. The game was already out of contention and calls/no calls had no effect. But just want to get ahead of this before it occurs in a game where it can effect the outcome.

BigBlue:
You had the same officials we had! We told him it doesn’t run during extra points and he said it was continuous! We tried helping him but he knew it all! Cost both teams probably 4 mins between 6td. He also had no clue of the 2 min warning in the 4th. Also probably had 12-15 penalties in a first grade game between both teams. I’m assuming both were rookie officials as they didn’t know much IMO!

CoachEmUp":
Pg 39 game rules. Two (2) minute warning will be given at the end of the 4th quarter and regular regulation play will be in effect during this time (no running clock).


 

CoachR:
I’m sure Bobby will address it and send it out to his officials on his weekly email.

Director of Officials:
Definitely a 2 minute warning for the last two minutes of the game (like the NFL has)
Now if the game is out of hand they will not do that but if it is a close game then most definitely. 

I will make sure the officials know for week 2 - I send them the rules, gotta make sure they read them too I guess :) 

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