ez_willis said:Does anyone know the logistics of how plays are called into quarterbacks during a game, like, does the signal cut off before the start of the play or something. I would think it would have to so the coach doesn't warn of an impending sack, or the like. Just curious!
boingoman said:Interesting question. I didn't know they used headsets now.
Did a little research.
It is cut off at the 15 second mark of the play clock, but I do not know how.
I also do not know if that means before or after the snap.
ez_willis said:I think it would have to before the snap, because most plays don't last 15 seconds.
ez_willis said:Couple more questions-
1. How is the cutoff accomplished?
2. How is it regulated, to prevent home field advantage from factoring in?
3. How is it secured, so the opposing team doesn't hack the signal?
ez_willis said:Does anyone know the logistics of how plays are called into quarterbacks during a game, like, does the signal cut off before the start of the play or something. I would think it would have to so the coach doesn't warn of an impending sack, or the like. Just curious!
Why did they repeat the last part?ez_willis said:If anyone is interested, Popular Mechanics has an article on this very subject in this months issue. The link is here .