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To: EL KABONG!!! who wrote (40091)9/25/2017 10:40:32 AM
From: Jeffrey S. Mitchell  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 45644
 
Not true. The clock we see on the screen in an NFL game is wired into the stadium clock, which is the official time. Only when there is a malfunction is the time kept by the line judge on the field. If a ref thinks the game clock is not correct, he'll announce "Please adjust the game clock to..."

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OFFICIAL TIME
Article 4
The stadium electric clock shall be the official time. The game clock operator shall start and stop the clock upon the signal of any official in accordance with the rules. The Line Judge (15-5-2) shall supervise timing of the game, and in case the stadium clock becomes inoperative, or if it is not being operated correctly, he shall take over official timing on the field. Note: Game officials can correct the game clock only before the next legal snap or kick, including an untimed down or try. static.nfl.com

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- Jeff