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The chain gang. In gridiron football, the chain crew (commonly known as the "chain gang") is a crew that manages signal poles on one of the sidelines.There are three primary signal poles: the "rear rod" that marks the beginning of the current set of downs, the "forward rod" that marks the line to gain, and the "box" that marks the line of scrimmage.
The referee can be identified by a white cap, while the other officials wear black caps (the hat color scheme was reversed in the NFL from 1979 to 1987, and in Canadian football until 2019). During each play from scrimmage , the referee is positioned behind the offensive team , favoring the right side (if the quarterback is a right-handed passer).
(NFL/NCAA) One open fist in a pushing motion to the referee's chin; (HS) Same signal as holding 10 yards if committed by offense; 5 yards and automatic first down if committed by defense 15 yards (personal foul); automatic first down if committed by defense (penalty also counts regardless of how many yards the offense gained). 10 yards —
The NFL will engage its Competition Committee on technology to take virtual line-to-gain measurements next season, but officials will continue to spot the football. There’s no current technology ...
The NFL playoffs are rigged. The referees favor the Kansas City Chiefs. It's all a conspiracy to hand those Reid-revering, Mahomes-adoring, Kelce-and-Swift-lovin' cultists a third consecutive ...
Packers cornerback Kevin King was called for holding with 1:41 left on the type of play referees had let go throughout the game. The NFL world blasted the officials for a controversial holding ...
Some penalties are signalled with a generic "illegal procedure" signal. [1] Examples are: False start; Illegal formation; Kickoff or safety kick out of bounds; Player voluntarily going out of bounds and returning to the field of play on a punt; Some examples of similar penalties have their own signals. Examples include: Illegal shift; Illegal ...
The NFL has long used two bright orange sticks and a chain — the chain gang — to measure for first downs. That method would remain in a backup capacity. “What this technology cannot do is take the place of the human element in determining where forward progress ends,” NFL executive Kimberly Fields told The Associated Press on Friday.