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 …

Non-Contrasting Colors of Jersey and Numerals (Rule 1-4-8) In Position To Receive A Backward Pass: Defenseless Player (Rule 2-27-14) Inbounds and Out-of-Bounds Player (Rule 2-27-15) More than eleven players on defense: Live-ball foul (Rule 3-5-3) Personal Foul by Team B on Pass Play—Penalty Enforcement (Rule 7-3-12) The College Football Officiatng 2014 Play Editorial Changes is …

MIAA Handbook, July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2015 The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association is a private, non-profit association organized by its member schools to govern, coordinate and promote education based programs for high school students. Attached is the MIAA Handbook, July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2015.  Officials working in Massachusetts should become familiar …