If anyone is a football official, what area is the referee supposed to watch on plays?
I ask because in Lacrosse, as the trailing official in 2 man or the single side official in 3 man, when an offensive player takes a shot, this official must watch the shooter (to look for late hits and protect the player).
I was under the impression that the referee watched the quarterback and the other officials the line and such. That being said, why is he watching the line?