There was a special meeting of the ANEFO on August 19, 2019 to discuss the differences in the play clock and blocking below the waist between NFHS and NCAA football rules.  Kurt Sinclair, guest speaker, discussed the Federation 40/25 second play clock.  He discussed when the 40 second play clock begins after a down and …

There was a special meeting of the ANEFO on August 12, 2019 to discuss the differences in penalty enforcement between NFHS and NCAA football rules.  Justin Fortier, a Vermont high school football interpreter, was our guest speaker.  He discussed many of the differences, including: ‘all-but-one’ penalty enforcement spots, the basic spot, special enforcement situations, multiple …

There was a meeting of the ANEFO on Monday, June 17, 2019. First, Brian Doherty, ANEFO President, addressed  the officials and started the ceremonial kickoff of the 100th Year Anniversary of the ANEFO.  Next, Tom Brow, ANEFO Rules Interpreter, discussed the differences between High School Federation Rules and NCAA College Rules with regards to: Free …

These NFHS/NCAA Football Rules Differences are presented in summary form and should only to be used as a guide; not all nuances are described. This information is in no way meant to replace the NFHS Football Rules Book. 2018 changes are shaded. These differences have been generously compiled and provided by George Demetriou, Football Rules …

There was a meeting of the ANEFO on Monday, October 29, 2018. The officials viewed this week’s video highlighting several college football plays and game officials’ decisions. Later, Tom Brow, ANEFO Rules Interpreter, discussed two interesting plays that were part of the “You Make the Call” scenarios. The first play involved a 10 yard run, a facemask …

There was a meeting of the ANEFO on Monday, October 22, 2018. First, Skip Likins, ANEFO President, addressed the officials. The officials viewed this week’s video highlighting several college football plays and game officials’ decisions. Later, Tom Brow, ANEFO Rules Interpreter, discussed an interesting play that was part of the “You Make the Call” scenarios. The …

There was a meeting of the ANEFO on Monday, October 15, 2018. First, Skip Likins, ANEFO President, addressed the officials. The officials viewed this week’s video highlighting several college football plays and game officials’ decisions. Later, Tom Brow, ANEFO Rules Interpreter, discussed several interesting plays that are part of the “You Make the Call” scenarios. The …

There was a meeting of the ANEFO on Monday, October 1, 2018. First, Skip Likins, ANEFO President, addressed the officials. The officials viewed a video highlighting several college football plays and game officials’ decisions. Later, Tom Brow, ANEFO Rules Interpreter, discussed two interesting plays that are part of the “You Make the Call” scenarios. The first …

There was a meeting of the ANEFO on Monday, September 24, 2018. First, Skip Likins, ANEFO President, addressed the officials. The officials viewed a video highlighting several college football plays and game officials’ decisions. Later, Tom Brow, ANEFO Rules Interpreter, discussed an interesting play that is part of a “You Make the Call” scenario involving …

There was a meeting of the ANEFO on Monday, September 17, 2018. First, Skip Likins, ANEFO President, addressed the officials. Later, Tom Brow, ANEFO Rules Interpreter, discussed an interesting play that happened a recent Woburn High School vs. Burlington High School football game. This play became part of a “You Make the Call” scenario involving …