referee announcements

Let them talk! We need detailed referee announcements

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by Mark Schultz - December 28, 2021December 27, 2021 0

Over the years, we've chronicled the evolution of the referee microphone, from it's humble beginnings to it being used as a valuable teaching and explaining tool. While some people might have snickered or rolled their eyes at long-winded announcements, they could not deny they knew what happened and why the officials

2 unusual penalties on the same play: illegal hideout and sideline interference

by Ben Austro - October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 1

The Rams attempted to catch everyone off guard with a quick substitution/fake punt in the first quarter of the game against the Giants. The play eventually wound up confusing everyone watching the game as well. The Fox Sports broadcast crew had to dump out of the replay of the third down

NCAA referee with the announcement of the year

by Mark Schultz - September 9, 2017September 10, 2017 0

Big 10 referee and Officiating Development Program official Don Willard made a mistake Saturday.Â He faced the wrong way when announcing a foul. It can happen. It has happened to the best, many times. But, the way he handled himself with a live microphone places him into nomination for referee announcement of