JTA field in Jenks - Jenks Maroon & Bixby Blue 3rd grade - the clock issues were not limited to those incidents cited by coachholmes; those were, however, some critical ones. We understand that it takes volunteers to make this organization operate, and we appreciate the fact these are third graders; however, these kids put in there time just like the guys they look up to on Friday night, and it's a disservice to them when a referee either doesn't know that he can engage the clock operator and direct time appropriately, or doesn't care to take the time to do it. IF the official doesn't know he can control the clock from the field, that's one thing; frankly, in the case of not caring, that's an indictment on the official, not the clock operator.
The clock was an issue throughout the game, and as coachholmes stated, the responsibility to score rests with our team. Time management impacts coaching decisions and play calling, and when the coaching staff has to plan for the opponent AND the mismanaged clock, it changes the dynamic of the game.