Miscellaneous

A good ball person is essential to keeping the game in a good rhythm or flow. Introduce yourself and write down the ball person(s) name(s). Tell the ball person(s) they are an…

Wings will work with at least one ball runner during the game, and the head linesman will work with three or four additional people on the chain crew. I mention this many…

If my math is correct (and the internet gremlins don’t strike), this Ready for Play article will be published on August 8, 2024. Our association’s first varsity game in Colorado is August…

After I started officiating football, my viewing of college football games significantly changed. Instead of focusing on the players, I started keying on the officials and performing pre-snap routines in my head.…

I have been in situations where an official immediately confronted a peer about a judgment call or action as soon as the crew entered the dressing room at halftime or the end…

Personal confession time from a few games in my 17 years of officiating: I’m sure if I spent more time, I would remember more examples of when I decided to take the…

This article is primarily for wing officials interacting with the sideline coaches. How do we respond when a coach complains about a partner’s decision? You are the guardian of the sideline. Do…