Rule 11 Podcast: College Football Officiating Conversations

In the first rules discussion of Season 5, Tyler and Dwayne cover Post Scrimmage Kick enforcement.   They discuss key concepts and provide play scenarios to help illustrate this often confusing set of rules.Quote of the WeekCriticism is a part of life. If you’re not being criticized, you’re probably not doing something of importance - Bobby WagnerFight Song - Kansas Support the show

Big Ten crewmates,  John O'Neill (Referee),  Tom Kissinger (Replay Official) and Matt Aloisio (Communicator) have been working together for 6+ seasons.   They join us today to give us a glimpse into the replay process and the communication that takes place.Quote of the WeekWorrying doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength - Corrie Ten BoomFight Song - PittSupport the show

It's camp season! Tyler and Dwayne discuss football camps.  They share their thoughts on how to choose and prepare for camps and how to best take advantage of the opportunity while attending.Quote of the Week“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” -Lou HoltzFight Song  KansasSupport the show

SWAC coordinator of officials, Eddie Kelley joins us for this conversation.   He talks to us about the SWAC and its officiating program, including how he identifies officials for his staff.   Mr Kelley also discusses the A-Team Football Officials camp.Quote of the WeekSuccess doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently - Marie ForleoMentioned on the Showhttps://ateamofficiating.com/ateam/Fight Song - FloridaSupport the show

Pac-12 Side Judge Jeff Dahle joins us for this conversation. He shares some great tips for communicating with coaches. Jeff is a pilot and flight instructor and he provides some parallels between officiating and flying a plane. Additionally Jeff talks about video evaluations from the perspective of a grader.Mentioned on the showBehind the Flag (HS football training)Quote of the WeekMost of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important - Stephen CoveyFight Song - IowaSupport the show

Tyler and Dwayne share experiences of the rookie seasons in their respective new conferences.  Listen for a glimpse into some of the fun and challenges of our first season.Fight Song - Who else but the 2022 National Champions - University of Georgia  Support the show

Big 12 Referee Tuta Salaam joins us in this final conversation of Season 4.  He shares some great stories about his journey to the Big 12, including some mistakes along the way.   Tuta's passion for college football officiating is apparent.Quote of the Week“You can learn new things at any time in your life if you’re willing to be a beginner. If you actually learn to like being a beginner, the whole world opens up to you.” – Barbara ShurFight Song's - Tennessee and LSUSupport the show

Tyler and Dwayne review questions that we got incorrect from the 2021 CFO National Test.    We share our thought process and discuss why we got the questions wrong.Quote of the Week"If you want light to come into your life, you need to stand where it is shining" -UnknownMentioned on the Show2021 CFO  ExamUnderstanding 12-3-6CFO Test References (from Luke Karnas) Disqualfied and Ejected Player Interpretation (see play 3) - (Dann Schwinger)Fight Song - Notre DameSupport the show

Brothers Dale & Ben Keller are D1 line of scrimmage officials, working in the Pac-12 and BigSky respectively. In this conversation, they join us to discuss the family’s “other” business. We talk about how they both got started in officiating by helping their step-father, long time HS crew chief Carl Gertz, during games. We also get into their preparation and of course we get into some line of scrimmage discussion.Quote of the Week(Sent from listener)"The purpose of life is to find your gift.  The meaning of life is to give it away."  Tom Dalonzo-Baker, MPT  (another fellow Physical Therapist) Fight Song - MichiganSupport the show

In this milestone episode, Tyree Walton (Big 12) and Jeff Hutcheon (Pac-12) takeover the podcast and turn the tables on Tyler and Dwayne.   The hosts become the guests.  Listen in as we look back on the first 99 episodes, take the Rule 11 challenge and share some anecdotes.Fight Song - AuburnSupport the show

Guess who's back?  Big XII Field Judge Matt Mills joins us again to break down rules pertaining to Extra periods.    Quote of the Week"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Nelson MandelaFight Song - Northern ArizonaSupport the show

Officials come from all walks of life.  It is important that we respect everyone within our ranks.  Today we discuss inclusion with our guest, friend and fellow football official Cyd Zeigler.  Listen to Cyd's positive experiences within the officiating community; further evidence that we're all in this together.Cyd is co-founder of Outsports.com. He has contributed to the Huffington Post, Out magazine, Playboy and The Advocate and appeared on CNN, ESPN and in Sports Illustrated and the New York Times.Quote of the WeekSuccess is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. ~ Pele, Brazilian soccer playerFight Song - Auburn Support the show

Four contestants join us to take the Rule 11 Challenge.   Each contestant will work through a play scenario and attempt to come up with the correct results.  Its a great opportunity for all of us to review some confusing rules.  Thank you to our four contestants, Guilherme, Tremain, Kevin and Taylor, for being good sports.Quote of the Week- Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. - AristotlePlay Scenarios from the show1.  A 4/9 @ 50, A9 punts, the kick bounces at the B-20 and hits A1 in the back of the leg at the B-16. B1 recovers the kick at the B-10 and runs to the B-30 where he fumbles. A2 scoops and scores following B1’s fumble.  Scenario A. B3 holds during the kick at the B-35 Scenario B. B3 blocks in the back at the B-24 during B1’s runScenario C. B3 holds during A2’s run at the B-202. A 4/8 @ 50, A6 punts, B1 signals for a fair catch at the B-15. B1 let’s the ball go over his head. As the ball is over B’s GL A1 bats the ball back into the field of play. B2 then picks up the ball at the B-4 and

There are various rules regarding touching of the football by a player.  Kick or pass, intentional or unintentional...and more.  It is crucial to understand the consequences of touching the football in these various situations.  Tyler and Dwayne review these rules in this conversation.Quote of the WeekSuccess consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.- Winston ChurchillFight Song - IdahoSupport the show

Big XII Side Judge Corey Luxner is our guest.  In this conversation, Corey shares with us one of the most difficult periods in his long career.  More importantly, he talks about how he overcame that adversity.   Tallie Luxner (Corey's wife) makes a cameo and shares a few thoughts from a spouse's perspective.   Corey also shares his unique pregame routines as well as how he continuously strives to be a good crewmate and make his referee look good.Quote of the WeekBecoming is better than being - Carole DweckFight Song - University of ColoradoSupport the show

ACC Referee Stuart Mullins has returned to the podcast to help us with our next player in the Player Focus Series: The Passer.  As before we take a deep dive into this crucial position.  Stuart guides us through the definition of a passer, things the passer can and can't do, as well as fouls against the passer.   As a referee he provides a unique perspective and contrasts his point of view with other referees around the country.Quote of the Week“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”— T.S. EliotRule11 Challenge QuestionA 4/10 @ A-45, A9’s punt bounces at the B-15 and B1 muffs it there. The kick continues downfield, B1 recovers the kick at the B-4 and his momentum takes him into the EZ. The ball is punched out of B1’s possession by A1 and the ball goes into the field of play and OOB at the B-6. During the kick a B player is flagged for holding at the 50. Fight Song - Colorado StateSupport the show

In this conversation, we talk to recently retired Big XII Umpire Michael Cooper.  Michael shares wisdom from a long and successful officiating career, starting in 1994.  His career includes many bowl games as well as a national championship.Fight Song - NC StateSupport the show

Tyler and Dwayne continue the Player Focus Series.  This time we shine the spotlight on all things pertaining to the Kicker.  We discuss what makes a player the kicker, when they become the kicker and when that designation terminates.   We explain why you need to know when the kicker's designation end and the applicable rules.  Join us for a deep dive into this specialized position.   We also welcome another contestant for the Rule 11 challenge.Quote of the WeekAll of us want to be part of something bigger than ourselves, something that matters. - Daniel PinkFightFight Song - USCSupport the show

In this conversation, we talk to Pac-12 Referee Michael Mothershed. He provides some great insights into his long career, including how key people have helped him at various stages. We discuss his experience in the 2016 BCS National Championship Game as well as his role on the 2017 Rules Committee. Michael shares his transition from deep side to crew chief and what crew cohesiveness means to him.Quote of the WeekThree bricklayers are asked: “What are you doing?” The first says, “I am laying bricks.” The second says, “I am building a church.” And the third says, “I am building the house of God.” The first bricklayer has a job. The second has a career. The third has a calling.”― Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and PerseveranceFight Song - San Diego Support the show

Tyler and Dwayne tackle their first rules discussion of Season 4; starting a series called Player Focus.  In this conversation, we talk about rules regarding The Snapper.  We define what makes a player the snapper and what they can and can't do.  Additionally discuss why its important to not only define who the snapper is, but when a player becomes the snapper. Quote of the Week“Never let the things you want make you forget the things that you have” -UnknownMentioned on the ShowPlay Scenario A 3/10 B-32. A1 throws a pass that is intercepted in the back of the end zone by B22. As B22 is running around the trying to escape, B55 is flagged for holding at the B-14. B22 takes a knee in the endzone. B 1/10 B-7 SNAP PC :25 The result of the play is a TB. The intercepting team fouls after the change of Team possession. The basic spot is the succeeding spot (B-20). The Team in possession fouls behind the basic spot so we will enforce from the spot of the foul half the distance. [8.6.1, 9.3.3.b, 10.2.2.d.2.a]Conve