Association of New England Football Officials (ANEFO)
Richard Cacciatore, President, conducted the first-ever virtual ANEFO meeting of the Fall II Football Season on Monday, February 23, 2021. Over 200 ANEFO members attended the virtual Zoom meeting. Tom Brow, Rules Interpreter, was the guest speaker. He presented a visual presentation about how Massachusetts high school football games will be played under the new …
The Massachusetts high school football season is finally set to start on February 22, 2021 the MIAA announced last Friday. The Fall II season will run from February 22, 2021 to April 25, 2021 with no MIAA-sponsored postseason. Scrimmages will be prior to March 12, 2021; the first game of the season will be …
2021 Mechanic Changes (Umpire in the offensive backfield) Umpire Position: In the offensive backfield (opposite side of the referee, 12-15 yards behind the offensive line. Key on the center and guards. Continue to count offense with the Referee. Ball spotting: Umpire will spot the ball on all plays unless it is dead outside the …
There will be no ANEFO Banquet on Monday, November 23, 2020; the banquet is canceled. In lieu of the Banquet, we invite you to rekindle some memories by watching the slideshow that was presented at the ANEFO Centennial Celebration. To view the slideshow go to: ANEFO Centennial Slideshow https://www.loom.com/share/21a1449d8d8a49d994949cdb79cba3cf The Executive Board will continue …
Below you will find an ANEFO video presentation titled “Free Kicks.” Ten video clips are presented from local Massachusetts football games that illustrate “Free Kicks” as it applies to NFHS rules. The ten video clips, along with an explanation from Tom Brow, ANEFO Rules Interpreter, focus primarily on the rules and mechanics pertaining to …
Below you will find an ANEFO video presentation titled “Pass Interference”. Three video clips are presented from local Massachusetts football games that illustrate “Pass Interference” as it applies to NFHS rules. The three video clips, along with an explanation from Tom Brow, ANEFO Rules Interpreter, focus primarily on when to call, or not call, offensive …
Below you will find an ANEFO video presentation titled “Offensive Holding.” Thirteen video clips are presented from local Massachusetts football games that illustrate “Offensive Holding” as it applies to NFHS rules. The thirteen video clips, along with an explanation from Tom Brow, ANEFO Rules Interpreter, focus primarily on when to call, or not call, illegal …
Below you will find an ANEFO Loom video presentation titled “Blindside Blocks.” Seven video clips are presented from local Massachusetts football games that illustrate “Blindside Blocks” as it applies to NFHS rules. The seven video clips, along with a explanation from Tom Brow, ANEFO Rules Interpreter, focus primarily on blocks against an opponent, other than …
Below you will find an ANEFO Loom video presentation titled “Blocking Below the Waist.” Six video clips are presented from local Massachusetts football games that illustrate “Blocking Below the Waist” as it applies to NFHS rules. The six video clips, along with a explanation from Tom Brow, ANEFO Rules Interpreter, focus primarily with lineman …
The NFHS Football Editorial Committee has made several recommendations meant to decrease potential exposure to respiratory droplets that can cause the spread of Covid-19. Tom Brow, ANEFO Rules Interpreter, has created a Loom video presentation (similar to YouTube) to explain these recommendations. To see the presentation, select the following link: ANEFO – Covid 19 Precautions. …
