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Football Rules

Valid and Invalid Fair Catch Signals inside the 25 yard line – September 10, 2018

September 19, 2018 by Tommy Brow

There was a meeting of the ANEFO on Tuesday, September 10, 2018. First, Skip Likins, ANEFO President, discussed his expectations for future meetings. He also indicated that videos and discussions would be part of all meetings. Later, Tom Brow, ANEFO Rules Interpreter, discussed several situations involving valid and invalid fair catch signals inside the 25 …

Read moreValid and Invalid Fair Catch Signals inside the 25 yard line – September 10, 2018

Blocked Field Goal Attempts – September 4, 2018

September 5, 2018 by Tommy Brow

There was a meeting of the ANEFO on Monday, September 4, 2018. First, Skip Likins, ANEFO President, discussed his expectations for future meetings. He also indicated that a breakout group for linesmen will occur at our next meeting. Later, Tom Brow, ANEFO Rules Interpreter, discussed three interesting scenarios involving a blocked field goal attempt all …

Read moreBlocked Field Goal Attempts – September 4, 2018

Ten New Football Rules – June 18, 2018

June 21, 2018 by Tommy Brow

There was a meeting of the ANEFO on Monday, June 18, 2018. First, Skip Likins, ANEFO President, introduced the members of the ANEFO Executive Board, stated the importance of keeping members’s profiles up-to-date, the criteria for being an ANEFO member in good standing, a welcome to the new members, background checks, concussion course requirement, the …

Read moreTen New Football Rules – June 18, 2018

Rule 4: Ball in Play, Dead Ball, Out of Bounds – October 30, 2017

October 31, 2017 by Tommy Brow

Dan Foreman, a college and an ANEFO official, along with Tommy Brow, ANEFO rules interpreter, were the featured guest speakers at the ANEFO meeting on October 30, 2017. The topics of the evening included: Rule 4: Ball in Play, Dead Ball, and Out of Bounds, and some interesting plays. Their handouts, summary of their presentations, …

Read moreRule 4: Ball in Play, Dead Ball, Out of Bounds – October 30, 2017

Series of Downs & Line to Gain – October 23, 2017

October 24, 2017 by Tommy Brow

Anthony Fullana, an ANEFO official, along with Tommy Brow, ANEFO rules interpreter, and Lou Levine, Officials vs. Cancer, were the featured guest speakers at the ANEFO meeting on October 23, 2017. The topics of the evening included: Series of Downs – Line to Gain and some interesting plays. Their handouts, summary of their presentations, video …

Read moreSeries of Downs & Line to Gain – October 23, 2017

Rule 9: Major Fouls – October 16, 2017

October 17, 2017 by Tommy Brow

Rich Harrington and Craig McDonnell, both ANEFO officials, along with Tommy Brow, ANEFO rules interpreter, and Jock Patterson (former assistant football coach at several schools including Tewksbury, Lowell Catholic and Alvirne in Hudson, N.H.,) were the featured guest speakers at the ANEFO meeting on October 16, 2017. The topics of the evening included: Rule 9 – …

Read moreRule 9: Major Fouls – October 16, 2017

Rule 8: Scoring – October 2, 2017

October 3, 2017 by Tommy Brow

Steve White and Chris Clemente, both ANEFO officials, along with Tommy Brow, ANEFO rules interpreter, were the featured guest speakers at the ANEFO meeting on October 2, 2017. The topics of the evening included: Rule 8 – Scoring and some interesting plays. Their handouts, summary of their presentations, and/or resources are located at the bottom …

Read moreRule 8: Scoring – October 2, 2017

Rule 6: Kick Plays – September 25, 2017

September 26, 2017 by Tommy Brow

The witty Kevin Chapman and the well-spoken Brian Harrison, both ANEFO officials, along with Tommy Brow, ANEFO rules interpreter, were the featured guest speakers at the ANEFO meeting on September 25, 2017. The topics of the evening included: Rule 6 – The Kicking Game and some interesting plays. Their handouts, summary of their presentations, and/or …

Read moreRule 6: Kick Plays – September 25, 2017

Rule 10 – Penalty Enforcement and Five Breakout Groups – September 18, 2017

September 19, 2017 by Tommy Brow

Bill Zeoli, an ANEFO and college official; Tommy Brow, ANEFO rules interpreter, and breakout groups led by Jack Walsh, referee; Al Guido, field judge; Tim Hooton, back judge; Ed Geary, umpire; Jack Gilhooly, linesman were the featured guest speakers at the ANEFO meeting on September 18, 2017. The topics of the evening included: Rule 10 – …

Read moreRule 10 – Penalty Enforcement and Five Breakout Groups – September 18, 2017

Rule 2 & 3 and MIAA Rule Modifications – September 11, 2017

September 12, 2017 by Tommy Brow

Ron Annand, an ANEFO and college official; Steve Ultrino, an ANEFO official; Ed Dubish, an ANEFO and college official, and Tommy Brow, ANEFO rules interpreter, were the featured guest speakers at the ANEFO meeting on September 11, 2017. The topics of the evening included: Rule 2: Definitions; MIAA Football Rule Modifications; and Rule 3: Periods, Time Factors, and Substitutions. …

Read moreRule 2 & 3 and MIAA Rule Modifications – September 11, 2017
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