Association of New England Football Officials (ANEFO)
John Sousa, featured guest speaker, and Tommy Brow, Rules Interpreter, discussed “the clock and overtime” during the ANEFO meeting on September 22, 2014. Their handouts and/or resources are attached at the bottom of this article. First, John Sousa highlighted key information about starting the period, play time, time outs, starting and stopping the clock, delays …
The topics discussed at the ANEFO meeting on September 15, 2014, focused on running plays and forward progress; the handouts are located at the end of this article. Dan Foreman was the guest speaker. He discussed “Forward Progress”, technique, spots, and various scenarios regarding muffs near and in the end zone. Tommy Brow, ANEFO Rules …
The following is an interesting article that appeared in “Sports Illustrated.” The men of Gene Steratore’s officiating team come from diverse walks and weekday jobs—teacher, stockbroker, housing director—but their common bond is a commitment to their craft, to each other and to getting the calls right on Sunday. In November, The MMQB was granted unprecedented …
The rules topic at the ANEFO meeting on September 8, 2014 was “Passing the Ball;” the presentation handouts are attached at the bottom of this article. Guest speaker Alex Parrella discussed snapping and passing the ball, offensive team requirements, defensive team requirements, handing the ball forward, backward passes, forward passes, and illegal passes. Tommy Brow, …
At the ANEFO meeting on Monday, September 2, 2014, Brian Doherty was the guest speaker. His presentation was titled “Scrimmage Requirements and Live/Dead Balls.” His topics included: encroachment, false starts, shifts, illegal motion, illegal formation, delay of game, offside, and live/dead balls. The handout can be found below. Brian’s presentation also include five play situations …
At the ANEFO Meeting on August 25, 2014, George Crotty, guest speaker, discussed fourteen major items regarding “Rule 6 – the Kicking Game” and five recent kicking rule changes. Later, Tommy Brow, ANEFO interpreter, discussed: 1) wedges during free kicks, 2) fouls by Team A during free kicks, 3) kicked balls beyond the neutral zone, …
There a more than 64 major differences between NCAA football rules and FEDERATION football rules. Officiating football games in difference states and leagues can be challenging. Read more to see the major differences – 2014 Major Federation and NCAA Rules Differences. The enclosed chart can be helpful; but is not intended to be inclusive. If …
There were six rule changes presented by Interpreter Tommy Brow at the ANEFO meeting on June 30, 2014 at the Irish-American Club. They were: Removal of yardage penalty – Instant Replay, Low hits on the Quarterback, In position to receive a backward pass, In-bounds vs. Out-of-bounds, Twelve men on the field – Defense, Personal foul …
The “play of the week” is offered at: Play of the Week: (click here to receive) This interesting website provides a play of the week with both NFHS and NCAA rulings. All you need to do is sign-up and a weekly play will be sent to you. Here’s an example: SITUATION: 1st quarter, 3:41 left on the …
Rules Changes Rules 9-1-3 and 9-1-4, Targeting Fouls (FR-87) – Removal of the yardage penalty upon overturn of the player disqualification (not applicable to MIAA) Rules 9-1-3 and 9-1-4, Targeting Fouls (FR-87) – Games without Instant Replay: halftime video review (not applicable to MIAA) Rule 9-1-9, Roughing the Passer (FR-90) – Low hits on passers …
