College Football/Questions Answered by Expert Vic Winnek
| Subject | Date Asked |
| 35yr old D3 football walk-on | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: How difficult would it be for a 35yr old former High School QB to walk on to a D3 football team? ... A: Ken, There is no real way to answer this question or to quantify your chances or to ... | |
| Thanks | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: Vic, Thanks for your answers on the Danny Coale catch. I like your all caps response to my 2nd ... A: Joe That was a very good observation, the kicker did take a stutter step but at the snap. Because ... | |
| Pass Interference penalty | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: Why does there seem to be inconsistent ball placement when pass interference is called? Sometimes ... A: Bob Thank you for the question. The officiating crew does not get to arbitrarily decided ... | |
| Danny Coales sugar bowl catch | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: Why was Danny Coales catch in ot Sugar bowl called incomplete. He clearly got his elbow and one foot ... A: Joe Thanks for your question, this is an excellent question and certainly will be a play that will ... | |
| Kick-Off Return from the Endzone | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: How far must the ball be advanced across the Goal Line on a Kick-Off Return for it to be considered ... A: Al The ball must be completely out beyond the goal line - the entire ball. The two games on 1.2.11 ... | |
| college football overtime | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: what if both teams after the 3rd overtime are still tied? A: Jennifer If both teams are tied at the end of the 3rd Quarter the game goes to another extra period ... | |
| College overtime defense scoring | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: I am a college football junkie. As many overtime games I watched I have never seen the defense ... A: Steve, Yes. The defense (Team B) may score during extra periods. Under the rules for Extra ... | |
| defensive baiting | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: in a college game defense was called for "stigging" and I haven't ever heard of that penalty before. ... A: Greg thanks for the question. First there is No such foul as "Stimming". That is a made up term ... | |
| Graduate Assistant Eligibility | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Winnek, I have heard there is a new NCAA rule regarding on-field graduate assistant positions, ... A: Sorry, but Eligibility questions are outside my area of expertise. I had read something very ... | |
| End of NCAA football game | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: Wake Forest football game at Boston College. At the end of the game individuals took down the goal ... A: Stephen Thanks for the question. Most likely the reason the goal posts were taken down after the ... | |
| Punting rule and the end zone | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I recently watched two college games where this was called both ways. The kicking team punts the ... A: Brad, To answer your question the violation occurs when the hand touches the ball beyond the plane ... | |
| Offensive pass interference | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: Watching the Iowa vs. Nebraska game right now. Tight end of Iowa went down field, approximately 10 ... A: Tom The restriction for contact by the offense starts at the snap. It becomes OPI when the pass is ... | |
| field goal attempt over top of goal post | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: what determines when a field goal attempt is good when the ball goes directly over the top of the ... A: Jason Under NCAA rules for a Field Goal to be good, the ball must travel between the uprights and ... | |
| Out of Bounds rules | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: In the NFL, if a player steps out of bounds then comes back into the field of play and is the first ... A: Mike Yes, if the eligible reciever goes out of bounds on his own [not blocked or pushed out of ... | |
| NCAA Instant Replay | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: Upon review a college football play, do the officials look at videos in slow motion or real time ... A: Bill Great Question. The Replay official, communicator and technician review the play in real time ... | |
| Live ball | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: I played football as a kid through high school and I recently noticed that many divison I centers ... A: Simeon, The old rule used to be the snapper could not raise the ball more than a 45 degree angle ... | |
| Illegal forward pass | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: In NCAA, Big Ten Football, is a forward pass legal if only one leg is behind the line of scrimmage ... A: Mark Thanks for the question. NCAA rules govern all college football. The key to understanding the ... | |
| College football Overtime | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: In overtime, Can a college football team win by 13 points? For example: Florida State is on ... A: Denis, Yes the team could score and win by 13 points. The ball remains alive once the defensive team ... | |
| Replay official calling a penalty | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: Fact set: Quarterback is scrambling on a pass play and approaches the line of scrimmage as he's ... A: Jim, A penalty is no supposed to be called based on a replay - that is officiating from the press ... | |
| Replay official calling a penalty | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: Fact set: Quarterback is scrambling on a pass play and approaches the line of scrimmage as he's ... A: Jim Thanks for the question. Is this is question a result of the Missouri game this weekend? ... | |
| Marquel Wade hit. Arkansas vs Vanderbilt | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: Should Wade have been ejected from the game. And if so what farther sanctions could the SEC impose ... A: Phillip Thank you for your question. I did not see th eplay you describe live, as I was working my ... | |
| intentional grounding | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: In the Wisconsin-Michigan State game last week, UW quarterback Russell Wilson was flagged for ... A: Seth I think you understand the rule. There are two types of intentional grounding categories: 1) ... | |
| Recruiting | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: What is the best way to get noticed, and get recruited from a foreign country to America? A: Simon I cannot give you an answer as to the best way as there are so many factors that go into the ... | |
| Extra point delay of game | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: I am actually asking about a high school game If team A scores a touchdown with no time on the ... A: Jim Thanks for your question about delay of game penalty on an Extra point with no time remaining. ... | |
| motion | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: My question is: when man goes in motion, which direction is he allowed to go? Specifically, if he ... A: Jay, A back may go in motion sideways or backwards at at the snap. He may not go forward at the ... | |
| fumble recovery | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: May a player who is out of bounds dive onto the playing field and recover a fumble which is in the ... A: Gene, The answer to your question is yes, as long as the individual is a player who was been ... | |
| Kicking Shoe revisit | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I know a question about kicking shoes was asked before. Can a kicker alter the kicking shoe. Can a ... A: Michael, I agree with your assessment that such equipment that has been altered is illegal, ... | |
| NCAA. chain and time stopage | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: Got a biiig College game this Friday. Need some info. 1.- Do we stop the clock when a first down is ... A: Ernesto Where is your college game? I am a little concerned because you need to know the timing ... | |
| The English Language | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: Are NCAA referees not judging games between the institutes of highest learning in our country? I ... A: Please know that each play during the game is reviewed by replay official or technical ... | |
| Dangers of playing QB & rules to protect | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I'm wondering about the physical beating taken by a QB, beyond the obvious occasional sack or tackle ... A: Gaylen Yes the play is dead when the runner or ball carrier's knee or knees touch the ground in high ... | |
| Dangers of playing QB & rules to protect | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm wondering about the physical beating taken by a QB, beyond the obvious occasional sack or tackle ... A: Gaylen I do not have the statistics of how many times in a college game the QB gets knocked down, ... | |
| possession change / muffed punts | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: Does possession of the ball change when a ball is punted? During the Texas/OU game Texas ended up ... A: Chris This was a scrimmage kick play [punt] so think of it this way, Texas was giving up trying to ... | |
| punted ball hits receiving | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: punted ball hits receiving team player while blocking, can punting team recover the ball? NCAA rule ... A: Brian As you describe the play the, by rule, the touching of the ball the by the Receiving team is ... | |
| personal foul in high school football | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: Our team had a 3rd and goal from the 8 yard line our qb was tackled for no gain at which time the ... A: Baron The official was correct under National Federation of High School rules. This is one of the ... | |
| Kickoff rules | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: We get a lot of teams from the USA side and all give us the "you don't know the rules" example. ... A: Ernesto, The game of football is in good hands with you and your crew. You are correct. The ball ... | |
| Intentional grounding | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: Saw an interesting scenario yesterday. On a halfback option pass, the halfback saw no opportunity to ... A: Stew, This is the correct ruling. The intentional grounding is intended to be given to the player ... | |
| pass interference in end zone | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: In A&M / Arkansas game the ball was on the 19. Pass interference by defense in end zone. Ball ... A: Alan, The ball snapped at the 19 yardline with DPI in the endzone, means the penalty occured more ... | |
| Football Tryout Rules | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: My grandson is a senior football player this year. He's been invited to visit a college to ... A: John As indicated in my profile and instructions, I no longer answer compliance questions due to ... | |
| punts kicks | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: hey vic! when did this rule come about not being able to advance a ball punted or kicked if it was ... A: Kenneth I am traveling for my football game I am officiating this weekend and will tied up all day ... | |
| NFHS/NCAA interpretation | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: When a runner with the ball in his hand before falling down touches the ground with the ball still ... A: The safety is correct. The foul is enforced on the succeeding Kick off which if from the B 20 ... | |
| Refree part of the field | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: I've heard it described that the referee is part of the field and both teams have to deal with them ... A: Mike, Thanks for your question, this is an excellent question that I believe causes some fans and ... | |
| Re-routing receivers in college football | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: my question is two fold. Is there a 5 yard no contact rule in college football like the NFL? Can a ... A: MO Thank you for your question. The simple answer is no. There is no 5 yard contact zone or chuck ... | |
| Punt | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: Hey I am a high school football coach and had a discussion with another coach. I told him in ... A: Ryan You are looking for NCAA Rule 6 Section 3 and illegal touching exceptions. The Rulebook does ... | |
| proper spot for punted football | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: a player for the punting team in a college game slapped the football at the one yard line and ... A: Hollis Thank you for your question. In your fact pattern above, I assume the ball was never touched ... | |
| College Overtime | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: Lets say its Georgia vs Auburn in overtime...auburn is up 7 georgia has the ball...Georgia throws an ... A: Mark Thank you for your question. In answering the question let us not refer to a specific college ... | |
| Football | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: If a receiver and a defender both come down with the ball in the end zone, both are holding the ball ... A: David Thanks for the question. I presume you are asking about a simultaneous catch where both a ... | |
| D-1A limit for football traveling team roster | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: How many members on a D-1A football team is allowed to travel with the team? Per ncaa rules. A: Glenn This is a good question that is asked frequently. I was expecting the NCAA to limit travel ... | |
| Big 10 football travel squad | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: How many players may travel with the team to an away game? A: Mike Some conferences have a 72-man limit on travel rosters such as the ACC. The Big Ten Conference ... | |
| Georgia Southern Football walkon tryouts | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: , My name is Kendall and I am attending Georgia Southern in the fall. I was wondering if you could ... A: 6/24/11 KENDALL I HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION FROM A GSU STUDENT WHO HAS MORE INFORMATION FOR YOU ON THE ... | |
| College song or cheer ??? | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: Was the song or cheer "Buckle Down Winsocki" related to some college football team? A: Frank, This question is outside my area of expertise but have read a little about the song. I ... | |
| Becoming an official | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I am retired and interesting in becoming an official? How do I go about it? I would suspect that you ... A: PAT JUST ANOTHER FOLLOW UP TO SEE IF YOU HAVE MADE CONTACT WITH THE LOCAL OFFICIATING ASSOCIATION ... | |
| Punting scholarships for Australians | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: My son is 24 years old and had a trial with an Australian gridiron 'scout' named Nathan Chapman. He ... A: This is an excellent question and I am always happy to see parents get involved in their child's ... | |
| College Coaching | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: This may be a silly question but I thought I would give it a shot. I emailed a question to this ... A: David This is a good question there are no stupid questions. I'd like to put some more thought in ... | |
| recruiting | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: How can a walk-on from a division II football program showcase his talent to transfer into division ... A: Tina Thanks for the questions. Some of what you ask call for subjective responses and there is no ... | |
| How many walk ons does the NCAA allow? | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: My son wants to play football at a college where his father played. He was not offered a ... A: The coach is probably telling it like it is. He might just not know howmany spots he will have ... | |
| offside on a kickoff | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: During this year's rose bowl,michican attempted an onside kick.He is left footed and kicked the ball ... A: Neil Thank you for your question. This is a very good question and I can see how someone might be ... | |
| Chuck rule | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: How many chucks (hits) do you get within the 5 yards? If the receiver stands there can you ... A: Terry Under the NCAA rules there is no "Chuck Rule" I believe you are referencing an NFL rule. ... | |
| Music City Bowl | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: What is the rule concerning the end of the game? When is the official end of the game? What has to ... A: Steve This is a great question. The officials duties end and the game is over when the "Referee" ... | |
| False Start Penalty | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: Hey Vic, after watching a number of no-huddle offense teams, like Oklahoma for example, I'm confused ... A: Bob This is a very timely question. A false start is an action that simulates the start of the play ... | |
| goal post | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: what is the regulation hieght for college goal post. romer has it that the boise nevada game, the ... A: David Thank you for the question. The dimension of a goal post is to be: Cross Bar - 10' above the ... | |
| Ex Period | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: Do you change endzones on extra period if teams don't score after couple of possession? A: Armani Yes, the teams get to choose which endzone they will be defending in each over time period. ... | |
| field goal goo or not | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: on the weekend of 12/4 a college kicker went for a field goal. the ball went through the uprights ... A: If the ball went through th euprights it is good. If it hits the crossbar and bounces into the field ... | |
| Officials time out | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: Mr Vic I officiate high school football & when we have a officials time out for injury we stop the ... A: Jim Thanks for your question. I love getting questions from fellow officials. I hope you had a good ... | |
| Game Officials | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I have heard that referees get graded each game. Does the same crew stay together all season long or ... A: Rick Yes you heard correctly, game officials are graded on their judgement and calls for each and ... | |
| illegal bat | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: Vic, I just saw OSU intercept OU, when a defensive player lept from in-bounds at a pass and batted ... A: Paul This is a very good question and well reasoned, however a pass may be batted in any direction. ... | |
| Boise State Nevada game | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: Boise State was up 24-7 when they recovered a fumble, a flag was thrown saying they didn't allow the ... A: Kevin I am trying to find a complete copy of the game film so I can explain the call. I want to see ... | |
| PI in the end zone | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: There are times when Refs (being human) fail to properly enforce some of the finer points of the ... A: Jay Unfortunately to err is human. The game is fraught with errors - players err (fumble the ball, ... | |
| Illegal touching | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: scenario: Offense has the ball at their own two yard line. Qb drops back to pass and is hit, loose ... A: George The status of the ball is a fumble/loose ball. It was not passed, therefore the loose ball ... | |
| Fighting and sidelines | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: Is there any rule regarding players leaving their sidelines and entering the field of play if a ... A: Keath I did not see the game you are talking about, but the Rule book governs fighting. Rule ... | |
| Offensive pass interference | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: Does the neutral zone extend only between the tackles or all the way across the field? Question ... A: Norm Thanks for this question, it is a good question. For OPI the legal forward pass must be beyond ... | |
| illegal snap | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: can the center hike the ball over his shoulder to his quarterback? like handing him the football ... A: Greg A snap must be "one continuos Backward motion". If the snap you describe goes in any direction ... | |
| Tips for uppcoming High School playsoff | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: Vic, I am a member of the Inland Football officials in California association. I am always looking ... A: Gary, Thanks for your question, below are some key points from my instructor's Notes for overtime in ... | |
| PAT | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: According to NCAA rules, can the linemen interlock legs before the ball is snapped? Can they line up ... A: Drew Yes they may but only the Snapper and guards. The rule states: "The player on each side of ... | |
| College Football Overtime interception | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: Here is a rule for interception during a CF overtime: 3. During the first series of a period, Team B ... A: Carlos Thanks for the question, the way the rule is written can be confusing sometimes. Let me try ... | |
| "Fumble" definition | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: In American college football, a quarterback, while dropping back to pass, stumbles and loses his ... A: Jerry The answer to your question is that the ball remains live under your play situation. It is ... | |
| ncaa football | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: Team A has ball on the 50yard line pass interferce in the endzone where is the ball spoted. A: Shane Are you asking about DPI or OPI? Offensive Pass interference - OPI is enforced 15 yards from ... | |
| 1st downs | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: Is a touchdown considered a 1st down for statistical purposes? Could this answer be different for ... A: Rich Touchdowns are not considered first downs. They are in their own statistical category for ... | |
| Kick-off going out of the end zone touched by both teams? | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: During Kick-off ball is kicked and travels past receiving teams restraining line hits a B team ... A: It is a safety - 2 points for Team B. The ball will next be free kicked from the A 20 yardline. ... | |
| ncaa football rules | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: player intercepts ball at 4 ,momentum carries him toward goal line offensive player jumps on him and ... A: The momentum exception rule for a safety on an intercepted pass is: When a Team B player intercepts ... | |
| kicking shoes | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: Are square toed kicking shoes legal in the NCAA ? A: John Yes a square toe shoe is allowed under the rules. Shoes are not mandatory equipment by rule. ... | |
| MD vs Clemson Oct 16th 2010 | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: Vic, During the game a pass was ruled and reviewed to be incomplete due to the ball touching the ... A: Scott, Outstanding question : "Does college ball have the same rule as the pro's, the catch must be ... | |
| PLAYER EJECTION RULE | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: WHAT IS THE SPECIFIC RULE AND REGULATION FOR NCAA FOOTBALL PLAYER EJECTION A: Leonard Thank you for your question. You question is rather broad, So I will give you an overview ... | |
| Field goal trickplays | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: If the holder takes the snap and places the ball on the ground and then picks it up and throws the ... A: Rich The reason the Holder is permitted to do this from a scrimmage kick formation [field goal ... | |
| College football OT | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: Suppose a college football game goes into overtime. Team A goes first, and kicks a field goal. ... A: Jim No Team B does not get to go for the PAT/Try. The score was tied at the beginning of OT. Team ... | |
| Fumble out of bounds/touchback. | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: In the recent UW/USC football game the UW quarterback was running towards the goal line when a ... A: Bill Thank you for your question. I did not see the play you describe, but it sounds as though you ... | |
| NCAA End Zone Reception Rules | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: If the receiver catches a pass and lands on his knees--on the side, white border line of the end ... A: Mary If a player catches the ball but any part of his body is touching the sideline when he catches ... | |
| Fumble recovery | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: In the NCAA, can a player return from out of bounds to recover a fumble a be the first player to ... A: Chris Good question and there seems to always be some degree of confusion about whether players can ... | |
| ruling on foot inbounds or out | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: When is a receiver's foot considered down and in bounds when any part of the foot touches inbounds ... A: Stephen, As officials we are concerned with whether the receiver's foot was inbounds while he ... | |
| illegal snap | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: During overtime of a college football game, the long snapper was called for illegal snap. He picked ... A: Scott Thanks for the question. The play you describe was correctly ruled a snap infraction which is ... | |
| can a review result in a penalty | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: Mycan a play be reviewed resulting in a penalty that the referee did not call? ...or (as we thought) ... A: Autumn, No the Replay officials cannot give or find a penalty. Replay has specific guidelines and ... | |
| ILLEGAL TOUCHING | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: Watching Cincinnati @ NC State on ESPN. Just before half time, on a running play, NC State fumbles, ... A: Everrett Under NCAA rules the illegal touching refers to kicks and forward pass plays. In the play ... | |
| Football foward pass | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Is it a fumble if a forward pass is thrown behind the line srimige and reciever drops the ball? A: If a "forward Pass is thrown", it is a forward pass not a fumble. A fumble is any act other than ... | |
| My son high school kicker | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: We think that my son may be the highest scoring kicker in his high school's history, but the coach ... A: Kari I have a question for you as a follow up, What is your son's current statistic for career ... | |
| control and possession | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: Was just watching the Alabama game (go SEC-though I am mainly LSU)and there was a multiple fumble ... A: Barb Great question. In the NCAA rule book the term "possession and control", is not a defined term ... | |
| College Athlete Eligibility | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: Who will I contact to file a complaint regarding the denial of eligibility, when are required steps ... A: Generally all issues of eligibility go to the compliance office at the college. They will assist ... | |
| Onside kick in college football | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: Can a kicking team player touch a receiving team player before the ball travels 10 yards? Scenario: ... A: Shawn Simply, the Kicking team is awarded the ball at the spot where it was recovered because it ... | |
| stripping the ball | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: if the ball carrier's legs are wrapped, he can't move, but is still standing, should i just ... A: Andrew This is a very good thought provoking question. The answer is not clear cut as it depends on ... | |
| NCAA Football Officiating | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: How does one find the "home state" football refs are from and is there and active roster of ncca ... A: Therese First there are active rosters of NCAA football officials and they are by conference (i.e. ... | |
| Planned Loose Ball | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: What defines a "planned loose ball"? What exactly is it? A: Ray A Planned Loose Ball Play, a trick play (usually near the snapper) is a play where the QB ... | |
| Bethany College, W. Va | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Why are the teams know as the Bison? A: This is a trivia question outside my area of expertise. I am not sure if has anything to do with The ... | |
| College Football | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I am 24 graduated high school in 2004. Been out of school for a while I started a family early. I ... A: First and foremost you need to apply for admissions. Several states don't have age requirements for ... | |
| College football | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I live in Australia and still in high school (senior year) i just turned 18 and i been playing AFL ... A: College teams are always looking for good players. But you have to remember that a college football ... | |
| College football | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I live in Australia and still in high school (senior year) i just turned 18 and i been playing AFL ... A: Matt I am familiar with the Australian Grid Iron - excellent program and great people involved with ... | |
| Simi-pro football | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to know if i was to tryout for a simi-pro team an make it will i still be able to play for ... A: Kerri If it is truly "simi-pro football" then you have professional status, if it is a Club team ... | |
| 40 time for class of 2011 WR | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: Is 4.68 a good 40 time for a class of 2011 WR trying to go D1? A: PV Yes it is a good time. Your size, strength, ability to run routes, to catch, to block, read ... | |
| iam i to old | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: iam 21 and never played football in highschool iam going to community college and for my first year ... A: Follow your dream. If this is what you want to do then play football. You will be playing at the ... | |
| What can i do to increase my chances? | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I am a 6'1 current sophmore QB and my coach has told me that i will be starting next year. I ... A: Peter I understand you want to increase your chances of playing in college. Well it sounds like you ... | |
| why | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: How come anytime i look for info on college football football there are only "opinion" sites? A: George, Thank you for your question. I am not sure what information you are seeking but I ... | |
| Grey shirting | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: recently- I recently had a friend told by the coaches he is committed to tell him that he will be ... A: Your question is slightly outside my area of expertise and is not addressed in the NCAA materials. ... | |
| ON SIDE KICKS | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: WHY DO THEY ONLY DO ON SIDE KICKS WHEN IT'S DOWN TO THE FINAL MOMENTS OF A GAME? WHY DON'T THEY DO ... A: Brenda On side kicks can be done anytime through out the game on a kick-off [free kick]; but you are ... | |
| football size | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Is a college football (NCAA} smaller than a pro ball? A: Cliff, The balls are about the same size. They both weigh the same and fill to the same psi. The ... | |
| Graduate Assistant Programs... | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could explain in a little more detail exactly what a graduate assistant ... A: Dan A graduate assistant is any graduate student appointed to provide a school's department ... | |
| On side kick recovery. | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I understand the principle of the onside kick. My question is if the kicking team may recover a kick ... A: John Thanks for your question. The Rule that applies to on-side free kicks is Rule 6-1-3 which ... | |
| on-side kick | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: if, on a kickoff, the ball is allowed to roll to, say the 10 yard line, by the receiving team, what ... A: Bill If the Kicking team on a free kick [i.e. kick off] recovers the ball after kicking it more than ... | |
| Safety | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Scenario: Line of scrimmage is the 5 yard line. Quarterback drops back in to the end zone with the ... A: Kevin Thank you for your question. The quick anser is the fould is enforced half the distance to the ... | |
| punt | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: If a team punts the ball in college football and the kicking team has a man at the goal line that ... A: Erich The key to understanding your play situation is where the ball is in relation to the Goal Line ... | |
| colllege football | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: my name's Daniel i'm 16 5'11 about 180 i play outside linebacker. I'm pretty good, actually ... A: The best way to get recognized is to be a top player with top grades! A solid student who can play ... | |
| eyewear | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm near sighted and i want to play football at a jc and i want to know do they make prescription ... A: Joe, Back on 8/7/07 I answered a similar question. I have provided some contact information for you ... | |
| football | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: can you just go out and try out without a athletic scholarship or a regular se football ... A: Tyler, Yes you can try out for most football teams without a scholarship - the process is called ... | |
| Clock stopping when ball thrown out of bounds | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: When does the clock stop when a ball is thrown out of bounds- when it crosses the sideline, hits ... A: Larry Thanks for the question, I've seen the play you ask about and have reviewed it with many other ... | |
| Forward pass then handoff | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: Is it legal to make a forward pass from the shotgun to a split out receiver near the sidelines (but ... A: Derek You play would be legal but for the forward handing. The forward pass from the shotgun to a ... | |
| field goal | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Field goals are they good if when the ball is snapped the play clock hits 00 and the ball isnt up in ... A: Yes the field goal is good. The key is when the ball is snapped. If there is time remaining when ... | |
| Downing a punt | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I saw something I questioned in the Big 12 championship game. The kicking team pooch punted down ... A: Mark, The ball was not grounded in the end zone, the reciever caught the ball in the air so he can ... | |
| ncaa football stopping of the clock | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: When does the timer stop the clock on an incomplete pass, is it on the officials signal on the field ... A: Bill The clock is to be stopped on the officials' signal. Mechanically the covering officials ... | |
| College Walk On | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm a scholarship D2 football player (tight end) who wasn't recruited by any D1 football programs ... A: Ben Part of the question is outside my expertise as I no longer answer Compliance or eligibility ... | |
| officiating | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: what is the pay for a pac 10 football official and how do I become an NAIA or NCAA D11 or D111 ... A: Jeff The game fee for a regular season game for a Pac 10 official is $990 plus travel and per diem. ... | |
| PAC 10 officiating | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: How can I become a PAC 10 football official? A: Jeff Thank you for your question about the Pacific-10 Conference Football Officiating Program. Your ... | |
| walking on | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I am an 18 year old junior from New Orleans,La I 've been playing football since my 5th grade ... A: I cannot give you an accurate estimate as to your chances at playing at the college level as I ... | |
| 1 pt. after touchdown | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Recent Nebraska-Colorado game. Only a few seconds remaining at the end of the game. Colorado scores ... A: Jerry Thanks for the question, I too saw the game and was wonder why the teams sent their PAT teams ... | |
| Football Off Season Workout | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Good evening sir, I am 18, and getting ready for football tryouts next year (around May-August). I ... A: Amir It sounds good to me. The transition from Rugby to Football should be an easy one. You must ... | |
| Field Goal - NCAA Division 1 College Football | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: If a team is kicking a field goal and upon kicking it, the ball does not reach the kicking team's ... A: Rob Thank you for your question. Under NCAA rules a field goal that is kicked, crosses the line of ... | |
| Overtime Rule Change | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: When was the overtime rule changed to require two point conversion (after a TD) from the third ... A: Randy: The NCAA Rules Committee began addressing this issue in 1992. For a detailed explanation and ... | |
| game clock operation | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: My question has a couple parts. 1. does the game clock start when ball is spotted and ready for ... A: Dan Depending upon the state you saw the game depends on which rules are used. Some states (i.e. ... | |
| BYU vs Air Force | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: What is intent to deceive penalty? And isn't that the point of a trick play? A: Jane Where there is a tactic by one team that is intended to deceive opponents and confuse ... | |
| delay of game | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: Just watched the Ole Miss/ LSU game...if a team gets a delay of game penalty with one second left ... A: Shannon, Thank you for your question. The Penalty for Delay of Game foul is a 5 yard penalty from ... | |
| Penalty assessment-- | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Winneck--In the game Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma State last Saturday, a receiver dropped a catchable ... A: Terry Thank you for your question. I did not see the game nor am I familiar with the play, but ... | |
| intentional grounding | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: My understanding is that it is not intentional grounding if the QB throws outside of the tackles. ... A: Mike Under the NCAA rules the "tackle Box" is what establishes the the pocket area for intentional ... | |
| Night games | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: Why did college football implement a rule about not having night games after the month of October? A: Danielle Thanks for the question, unfortunately someone has given you wrong information. There is no ... | |
| Downing a punt NCAA football | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: What is the NCAA rule when a player on the punting team is standing with heels on goalline and ball ... A: Mo, Thanks for your question. I am not sure I understand what you are asking. Is this before the ... | |
| ncaa football official's uniforms | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: Why do the officials now wear green (or blue) sleeves on one arm? A: George This was done by the Pac 10 conference officials yesterday 11/7/09 to signify Prostate ... | |
| Can I join a college football team without a High School Dipolma or a GED? | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: my name is Jon. I had a lot of issues with school, due to moving a lot, and just not really getting ... A: Jon, Thank you for your question. I apologize for the delay in my reply, I was traveling away ... | |
| Football | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I currently am attending Illinois State University and played baseball for two years. I decided to ... A: Michael Thanks for the question. This is a specific eligibility question for the NJCAA, NCAA and ... | |
| Punts | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: If a team lines up in a punt formation ad punts the ball away, but it bounces off of a member of the ... A: Stephen No it does not because first the ball was punted, not place kicked or drop kicked; second ... | |
| football ref | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: ok so ive been thinking alot about becoming a ref. I know that you have to start at the bottom and ... A: RJ Give me a couple days to try to track down some contact inforation for you. When I get back from ... | |
| College Football | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: im a sophmore in high school and i was just wondering in order to play college ball as a O - LineMen ... A: There is no set weight requirement. Just grow to your natural size, eat healthly, work out and ... | |
| Kickoffs-- | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Winnie--Can a kickoff be a punt rather than a teed ball? If so, does the same yard line apply? ... A: Terry Thank you for your question. I presume you are asking about free kick situations only rather ... | |
| running clock after a penalty. | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I just read about a team intentionally false starting and getting the clock to run out at end of the ... A: Brad Thank you for your question and thoughts on this topic. Please know If there are Unfair Clock ... | |
| Football Kick off time | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: Hey Vic, I was curious to know if you knew the EXACT kickoff time on 10/16/2009- Rutgers Vs. ... A: The game time was listed for 8:00PM EDT. It was a TV game on ESPN so scheduled Kick-off was 8:06. ... | |
| pee-wee football question | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: Its 3rd and 10, with 1:10 sec left in 4th quarter. The other team runs the ball and get 6 yards. ... A: Kendall If I understand correctly, based on your question's fact pattern this does not sound ... | |
| 4th down kick | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I had asked a question about whether there was a rule penalizing the kicking team if the kick went ... A: Rita Sorry I need a little more information to try to explain what what happened or to give you an ... | |
| QB beyond line of scrimmage, illegal forward pass | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: Are the rules in college different from the NFL when a QB throws an illegal forward pass due to ... A: Jesse Good Question, the two plays you compare (Seahawks and UW) were governed by different rules. ... | |
| Kicking a football out of a player's hands | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I was watching an Ohio State game and a player dove to gain more yardage as he was going down, ... A: Jim Thank you for your question. This is a great question. If the kicking was unintentional ... | |
| NCAA Rules | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: The ball carrier is airborne as the ball crosses the plane of the goal line. The ball then comes ... A: Mike Thanks for your question. You indicate "the ball carrier [possession of the ball is in the ... | |
| Kicking game rules-- | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Winnek, Where can I find details concerning what is and isn't allowed concerning the punting and ... A: Terry Rule 6 in both the NCAA and NFHS Football Rules Books address the kicking game and Rule 9 ... | |
| pass interference | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: Is shielding a receiver a pass interference call? Does the defender need to turn to have a play on ... A: Chris For pass interference under the NCAA rule the ball must be catchable and there must be ... | |
| Onside kick | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: Sir: I was watching the Syracuse/ Maine game tonight and watched the Maine team do an onside kick ... A: I am a little unclear on your question as to whether the Kicking team was on side or off side. The ... | |
| College Football Tryout | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I am 21 currently. I played high school football as a defensive tackle and was exempted from play in ... A: Travis Thanks for your question. You are doing all the right things! The fact is you are ... | |
| fumble caused by ground in endzone | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: Vic- What is the rule when a player catches a ball and on his way down in the endzone fumbles it ... A: Tony Thanks for your question I have had several questions similar to this one but the were not ... | |
| Nebraska vs Virginia Tech Game | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: There currently is a lot of discussion and confusion over a play that occurred during the most ... A: Larry Thanks for the question It is not a catch, it is an incomplete pass. The receiver did not ... | |
| Arkansas razorback @ Georgia Bulldog 9/19 #34 ejection | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I am watching the game. An Arkansas player was ejected with two personal fouls in the 2nd quarter. ... A: Tanya Thank you for your question, I just got in town from my game this weekend and did not see the ... | |
| referee signals during extra point try | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: Why does the referee rolls his hands (much like an illegal procedure penalty) during an extra point ... A: Chris, This is an officials mechanics signal to the rest of the crew that means the ball is live, ... | |
| Fake Field goal | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: This questions comes from a Ohio High school football game. The snap from the center to the holder ... A: Under Hisg School rules his knee must be "OFF" the ground to fake it. Otherwise he is considered ... | |
| Ineligible man downfield | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Situation in OSU-Houston game. 4th & goal for Houston at the OSU 6 in the fourth quarter. ... A: Dave First and foremost I will explain the rule to you but not make a judgement as whether it was a ... | |
| College Football | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I played on the1959 Johns Hopkins team which used the single wing offense.Was that team the last ... A: Robert, I can't find any data to support that Johns Hopkins was that team the last college team to ... | |
| Fumble rule | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: Is it a fumble if the ball comes out while the ball carrier is on another player who is on the ... A: Daniel This is a good question, but the question to ask first is, is the ball live or dead. To ... | |
| Walk on | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: My son recently lost his D1 football scholarship and is currently enrolled in summer classes at a ... A: Karen Thanks for your question. There are a few consideration, the first is why is your son going ... | |
| Personal foul vs USC | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: Here is an interesting one. This came up in the New Zealand vs Australia Junior Test match prior to ... A: Jared Thanks for the additional information. Technically it was an Unsportsmanlike act. This is a ... | |
| Walk-ons and making the cut | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: Vic, Currently I am in Afghanistan with the Marines as a Hospital Corpsman. My true passion is ... A: Patrick Thanks for the question and thank you for serving our country! And thanks for caring for ... | |
| Personal foul vs USC | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: Here is an interesting one. This came up in the New Zealand vs Australia Junior Test match prior to ... A: Good Job for being on top of this type of action. Good deadball officiating. A good back judge is ... | |
| Walking On in college | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: my name is Ogechukwu. I am 18 and a sophomore at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Recently we ... A: Ogechukwu Go for it! The answer to your quest rests with the coach, however if you have the skills ... | |
| Walking-On | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a senior high school football player I played I've played varsity football for 2 years my ... A: Christian Each coaching staff is different as to how they select walk -on and how the conduct their ... | |
| fair catch rule in college football | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know the entire history (from origin to present) of the "fair catch " rule in ... A: This is a link that might help: ... | |
| walk-on kicking | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I am going to attend Coastal Carolina University in fall 2009. Being the dream that i have wanted to ... A: Jody Don't be affraid to walk on! You give it a chance now and if it doesn't work out this Fall ... | |
| Walk On College Football Try outs | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: Hey boss, I'm 23 yrs. old and am about to get out of the military. I have been playing football all ... A: Jonathan First, Thank you for serving this country and giving yourself selflessly for the US. I will ... | |
| college football | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: What year was the "fair catch" rule implemented in college football? A: Scott, Great question. It is one of the older rules that has continued through the game, My one ... | |
| difference between college levels | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know which the basic differences between each level of college athletics (D-1, ... A: Athletic scholarships for undergraduate student-athletes at Division I and Division II schools ... | |
| BCS | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: Do you think college football will adopt a playoff anytime soon? A: Jr, Thanks for your question, it is one of the most talked about topics without a clear answer. I ... | |
| college football | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: What was the name of ODU’s football team when they played the Miami Hurricanes in the early ... A: Kaprice I believe you are asking about Old Dominion University (ODU) that had a football team until ... | |
| making it to the NFL | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a sophomore in high school and i have 4 years of experience playing football as a 6ft. 1 ... A: Malcom The answer to your question of whether you have a chance is - Yes, you do have a chance. ... | |
| Illegal Kicks | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: What, under the rules of football, is an illegal kick on a kickoff? Can you give me some idea as to ... A: Nicholas Rules 2-15 and 6-2 govern the illegal kicks on kick offs. I have listed the relevant ... | |
| college bare foot kicker | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: can you find any info on james gavagan a bare foot kicker in college around 1950 to 1954 thanks ... A: Bob Can you provide me more information. This is a very broad request, can you please give me more ... | |
| Kicking fieldgoals/points after (PAT) | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: Is there any NCAA rule requiring some type of kicking tee be used for FG's or PAT or can the ball ... A: Larry Tees are not permitted for FG or PAT/FG. The ball must be place kicked from the ground. The ... | |
| How to become an official | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I LOVE football and want to be a part of it for a long time. I want to know how to become an ... A: Dan Thank you for your question, below is some information to assist you. I recommend this web ... | |
| 1 Point Safety | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Vic, In a previous article you said that is impossible for a team to score just one point. Your ... A: Greg You are CORRECT! One point may be scored on a safety during a Try - That is the situation ... | |
| NCAA at 31? | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I just recently completed my BS at Houston. My dream every day at work has been to play college ... A: Marcel No it is not necessarily too late to play NCAA football as a grad student. This would be ... | |
| Auburn-Florida | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: What is the series record Auburn University vs Florida Gators A: John The SEC forced Auburn to stop playing Florida every year in 2002, when the SEC implemented two ... | |
| Touchdown rule for college football | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: In Pro ball neither the ball or the player's feet have to touch the endzone--what is the rule in ... A: The ball must be in player possession when it crosses the goal line and the player must have been ... | |
| ineligible man downfield | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a question stemming from the national championship game between Oklahoma and Florida. Florida ... A: Richard Great question and you are correct there were linemen 15 yards downfield. I assure you ... | |
| Downed punt w/in one yard line | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I have looked everywhere and asked everybody, but I cannot find an answer. You are my last hope. ... A: Robert I have not been able to find the video clip of the play you describe. I suspect the reason ... | |
| clock stoppage | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: what is the rule on spiking the ball? Does the clock stop? A: Joe Spiking the ball by the QB to stop the clock is considered an incomplete pass and it stops the ... | |
| Control of ball | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: On a fumble recovery, a defensive player uses the ball to help himself up, while having one knee on ... A: Ryan, I believe this is the play you are asking about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuHR9r26aE4 ... | |
| downing of punt | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: If the football is "touched" by a member of the NCAA school's punting unit on the three yard line ... A: I don't understand the question : If the ball is kicked (scrimmage kick / punt) and it is "touched" ... | |
| RE: college football overtime interception | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: If, in college football overtime, the defending team intercepts a pass and runs it back for a score, ... A: Dolores You are correct. To score the the defensive team MUST take the ball in player possession ... | |
| walking on | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: my name is Tommy. I'm currently going to Hillsborough Community College. I'm planning on attending ... A: Tommy I don't usually answer these type of questions but I believe you are sincere in your pursuit. ... | |
| sideways snap | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: Is it legal for the center to turn the football sideways (parallel to the LOS) so that he can hold ... A: Pat No it is not legal to snap the ball sideways. While resting on the ground and before the snap, ... | |
| getting notice | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: Its shows that you also answer football instruction questions, so here it is. How do I get a coach ... A: Adam Great question. You chose the right words "how to get a coach to notice you and to give you a ... | |
| Tackling | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: Is this coach out of touch and wants the opposition punished or should he put more energies into a ... A: Grant I am not sure what you are referring to in your question. What is under the NCAA Rules? ... | |
| Refs | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if referees got paid bonus checks from their conferences based on the success of the ... A: Scott, Thank you for your question. It is a very good one. But no, football officials do not get ... | |
| forward pass | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: If a quarterback makes a handoff to a wide out who runs directly right to left after the snap then ... A: Cory Thanks for your question. A hand off is not considered a forward pass - it is considered ... | |
| Visor | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I need to know when the rule was established that you could not wear tinted visors and is this rule ... A: Marcus It was 2006 when there was a complete prohibition of tinted eye shields. It was implemented ... | |
| Rules | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I am a true fan of football and do understand this game more that than most but i still don't ... A: TY I'd like to follow up with a reply tomorrow to give you a very detailed reply. But to simple ... | |
| NCAA football overtime rules | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: What is the procedure in college football when the game ends in a tie. Also what happens if there ... A: Under NCAA Rules there are extra periods played to break ties. The periods are untimed and they ... | |
| receiving a punt | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: what signals a fair catch by the receiver of the punt A: Johnny, Thank you for your question about signaling a fair catch. A valid signal for a Fair Catch is ... | |
| place kicking rules | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: shouldn't there be a penalty for a false start if before the snap the kicker starts to move or takes ... A: Stuart I need pore information before I can answer your question... Where was the "Kicker" position ... | |
| Football Conferences Choosing Game Officials | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know how game officials are chosen in cases where the teams are not from the same ... A: JOHN, GREAT QUESTION. Game assignments are make usually by August and given to the conference ... | |
| Football Graduate Assistant Openings | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Vic, I am currently pursuing a position as a Graduate Assistant and eventually would like to be a ... A: Kirk Try this http://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/search.cfm The GA postings for football usually post ... | |
| FCS NCAA timeout rules | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I won't give all the details of the game I saw today (Furman vs Ga. Southern). A player on the ... A: Fred, Thank you for your question. There is no penalty for this act, it is only a violation (no ... | |
| Football punting rules | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: If a punter mishandles a snap or takes off running because of the pressure on him, and he tucks the ... A: Ron It is a little of both. It is subjective and objective in nature. The official will afford ... | |
| Football punting rules | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: If a punter mishandles a snap or takes off running because of the pressure on him, and he tucks the ... A: Ron, Thanks for your question. The simple way to analyze and understand your play situation is to ... | |
| medial hardship waiver | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a questions about the waiver and I would greatly appreciate your answer. My daughter got ... A: Nancy I no longer answer eligibility question. However you need to make sure your daughter's doctor ... | |
| ejection for fighting | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: Does a player have to sit out the next game when ejected from a game for fighting in the 4th ... A: Sheri, Thank you for your question. The rules are different for the different levels of football ... | |
| Concussion Rules | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me with this question. If a DI college quarterback suffers a concussion in ... A: FOLLOW UP MIKE, As promised I did some extensive research on your question concerning the return ... | |
| unusual signal | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: in the oregon state/arizona state game on nov 1,2008 with 00:21 to go and no timeouts the arizona QB ... A: Jim, Thanks for your question. I believe you describe an action of both palms open in an ... | |
| Football career | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: Vic, i know that I am sort of young to be asking this question (14 years old in 9th grade), but I ... A: I would suggest going to a high school with a football team or sign up for a club team. Keep doing ... | |
| Information on Collegiate level official | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I am inquiring about information on becoming a college level official. I am trying to assist my ... A: College Bound, I am getting ready to travel to my game. I will follow up Sunday with this question. ... | |
| Ungrounded Free Kicks under NCAA Code | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: Vic, Can K catch an ungrounded kickoff that goes beyond R's restraining line? R had anticipated the ... A: Al K may catch the kick - the restriction is not as broad as under the high school rules, but R can ... | |
| FB OT situation | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: We had a situation in our conference last Saturday. In OT, Team 1 scores a TD and extra point to go ... A: Dennis, Didn't I answer this question for you before? Or was it a different Dennis? Yes the score ... | |
| defense not playing the ball | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: Is it a violation on the defense when the defender doesn't touch the player he is guarding, but does ... A: Phil Not sure what your are asking. I suspect you are asking about defensive pass interference ... | |
| Scrimmage kick | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: In an answer to a question that someone else asked, you wrote, "There is no specific distance that ... A: Michael What I meant in that reply was that to be designated as a long snapper there is no specifici ... | |
| playing football | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: how old do you have to be until you can go to college? i have put it off for so long i am in ... A: Chris, The average age of a college student is 18-23 years of age. If you are interested you should ... | |
| KICK OFF FORMATION NCAA/HIGH SCHOOL RULES | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I specifically want to know about kick off rules / kicker rules.... for instance: Can any player on ... A: EQ Thanks for the follow up question. i have spent close to 10 hours reading case books, test ... | |
| College Football Overtime | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: In overtime the first team to get the ball has a field goal attempt blocked, and then the blocked ... A: I apologize for the delay but as my profile states, I am an active on field NCAA football official ... | |
| KICK OFF FORMATION NCAA/HIGH SCHOOL RULES | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I specifically want to know about kick off rules / kicker rules.... for instance: Can any player on ... A: EQ, LET ME TAKE SOME TIME TO GO BACK AND REVIEW AND RESEARCH THE NATIONAL FEDERATION CASE BOOKS AND ... | |
| all-americans | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Has there ever been a 4 year first team all-american in college football. And if so who are they A: Andrew, Yes, there are Three I am aware of - I am aware of the following three 4 year first team ... | |
| JUCO walk-on hopeful... | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 6'1 1/2, 190 lb WR/DB preferably WR...From Florida, and due to personal issues/grades had to ... A: Dakota, The first thing you need to do is contact the Jr. College's admission office and apply. As ... | |
| General | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: What is the meaning of not enough men on the line of scrimmage? How far off the line is considered ... A: Glen, The rules require that there be at least seven [7] players on the line of scrimmage for the ... | |
| Motion | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: Winnek, I was just what is the maximum number of players you can send into motion at one time. ... A: Gary, I am very glad to hear you have started your coaching career. I am sure you will learn a lot ... | |
| Pass completion | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I am watching the Miami Vs. Florida game 9/6/08 and a player caught the ball, landing out of ... A: David I did not see the game, I was working my own game. Yes a player must maintain control of the ... | |
| football scoring | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: Was there a game played where te team behind received the kick and got the ball again ? A: Yes there were many games. The rules have evolved but the original rules required that the ... | |
| Walk on opportunity possible | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I am a US Military Professional. I will retire in 3 years at age 38. I have not attended ... A: Barlow Yes you may walk-on. Since you have not attended college and have not used your eligibility ... | |
| Overtime | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: If in overtime the first team to get possession throws an interception, lets say on 2nd down, and ... A: Ryan To answer your question The Offensive team (Team A) does not get a new series {set of downs} ... | |
| One foot rule | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: If a receiver is in the air, catches and controls the football, then lands with one foot in, one ... A: Bob Thanks for the question. Quick answer - it is an incomplete pass per rules 2-2-7-c,e & 7-3-7. ... | |
| location of 30 second clock | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: is there any rule saying what the location of the 30 second clock should be on the field? A: Ernest, Thank you for your question. The simple answer is Yes - the play clock is to be positioned ... | |
| Summer Workout Program | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: we are trying to help a young man get ready to play college football in August. He will be playing ... A: Kelli You two are so correct, he needs to be in shape (strength & conditioned) when he shows up to ... | |
| grey shirting | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering what the rules are for grey shirting? Mainly if you play you freshman year, but ... A: Jon Grayshirt is a newer term coined by the media and is applied to the "prospect student athlete" ... | |
| getting to play college football | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: my names Andres and i play tight end.i just finished my freshman year in high school.i am 5'11 and a ... A: Andres, Thanks for the question. To play college football the first thing you must do is to have ... | |
| Football rules question | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I would like to ask your interpretation on some rules for High School Football and or College: a) ... A: Mike Thanks for the questions, The clock rules are different for college and high school football. ... | |
| substitution rules in 1939 | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I am writing a novel that takes place in 1939. What I have read about the substitution rule, for ... A: Tom From 1922 to 1940 all "players withdrawn during the first half may not return until the second ... | |
| football | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: i am 14 years old and i am doing a career project and i wanted to know how can you get into the ... A: Josten I am more than happy to provide you with information but I need more information before I can ... | |
| walk on | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I've never had the opportunity to play football but always wanted to play. I played rugby briefly ... A: Ben There are many coaches who will give you a chance. If you have talent and can be an asset to ... | |
| Div 1 College Football Substitution Rules | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: What year did the NCAA require players to play both offense and defense? What changes and in what ... A: GARY HOPE THIS INFORMATION WAS HELPFUL. IF THERE IS ANYOTHER INFORMATION I CAN ASSIST YOU WITH ... | |
| quarterback camps | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a son going into his senior season at quarterback. We would like to see where the best camps ... A: John As I advised you previously, as an expert in the field of Football Instruction, I do not make ... | |
| Rutgers Football | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I actually have 2 questions 1) Is there a limit to the number of home games a team can play in a ... A: JOHN HERE IS SOME MORE FOLLOW UP INFO. IT IS TAKEN FROM THE NCAA AND SHOWS THE EXSPENSES AND ... | |
| 1958 college all stars v det lions. | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: who were the players for the all star college team? A: Jerry I could not locate a roster in my library or on line. However I hope the following helps you. ... | |
| college football footage | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if there was a website that I could go to and see the 1916 college football game ... A: Trey This is the 1916 game there were not known movie cameras at the game at the game. The game ... | |
| playin college football | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: Gerard M. 19. Are you familiar with the JC's and small Dll and Dlll schools in texas? I am 5'10 170 ... A: Gerard, The most import thing is that you get an education. Remember you are going to college to ... | |
| D3 football | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: How difficult is it to walk onto a D3 football program? I've been playing 3 years and play for a ... A: Fred Thanks for the question. "How difficult is it to walk onto a D3 football program" is a loaded ... | |
| Overtime Penalty Rules | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: This is the given scenario and we were unable to interpret the rules to find out what would happen, ... A: Jon This falls play situation falls under the unfair tactics Rule (9-2-3) and has two possible ... | |
| Post-Change-Of-Possession Overtime Penatlies | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: This is the given scenario and we were unable to interpret the rules to find out what would happen, ... A: This is a Rule 9 unfair tactics penalty. The referee will likely award a TD to Team B. Since this ... | |
| Officiating Career | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: Do you have any advice on how I would get started on training as a football referee? I reside in the ... A: FOLLOW -UP PETER, I JUST RECEIVED WORD THIS MORNING FROM ANOTHER CONTACT THAT THE PERSON TO CONTACT ... | |
| WALK ON | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: OK im a senior in Milton Fl. I have a choice to play Football at Huntingdon college in Al. or i can ... A: Eric Congratulations. Makes sure all your academic paper work is sent to the school timely and ... | |
| kicking | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 years left on college and i am really interested in playing American Football, just ... A: Yane I have not forgotten about you. There is a kicking coach in Australia (John Smith in ... | |
| Courted, but no promise | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I was being "courted" by a college for long snapping, nothing in writing though. I was just ... A: Steve, Thanks for the question. Whether you should walk on can only be answered by you. If you ... | |
| D3 Visors | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering, like our young canadian friend, the exact rules for wearing a visor in division 3 ... A: Devin Yes the rule applies to all divisions of NCAA Football. I believe the photo you refer to was ... | |
| D3 Visors | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering, like our young canadian friend, the exact rules for wearing a visor in division 3 ... A: Devin You may wear a clear non tinted visor/eye shield under NCAA rules. The NCAA football playing ... | |
| Football Gray Shirt | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I understand Grey Shirting a little. Does the athlete receive athletic scholarship money for the ... A: Bert Thank you for your question. Your question is slightly outside my area of expertise and is not ... | |
| One last walk on question... | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I am truly sorry for beating a dead horse here, but I feel my future may depend upon the answer of ... A: Jason Please make 2 appointments. The first to talk with the football office to see if they will let ... | |
| Field Goals | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: If team A kicks a field goal on first down and its blocked by team b, and the ball does not cross ... A: Thomas Thank you for your question. The quick answer: No the clock does not continue to run. A ... | |
| regulation size of NFL & COLLEGE football | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me what is the regulation size for a college football and an NFL football? Thank ... A: Stacy, My expertise is in the NCAA Rules and not the NFL rules. The following information ... | |
| Walking on | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: 43 vert 42'1/2 bench was 225 12 times my height is 6'1 weight is 230 i was amazed i just i couldnt ... A: Mitch, The fact that you were in the Navy and you are 22 should present no problems for you. You ... | |
| Walking on | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: 43 vert 42'1/2 bench was 225 12 times my height is 6'1 weight is 230 i was amazed i just i couldnt ... A: Mitch If you have the desire to walk on and "try" you should go for it, but if it is only to win a ... | |
| College Eligibility | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to figure out the rules about athletic eligibility years. And i have found that ... A: The simple answer is it depends on the level you will be competing at (NCAA Div. 1 BSC, FCS; II; ... | |
| Out of bounds spot | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: If I understand the rules correctly, when a player is running with the football and steps out of ... A: Josh The out of bounds spot is there the ball becomes dead and the forward progress spot is. A ... | |
| walk on to football team | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I was recently thinking about trying to walk onto the University of Delaware's football team. I come ... A: Jason The simple answer is yes. I encourage any athlete who has the skill and desire to play a ... | |
| Average Junior Season | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Winnek my junior season was average I had limited plays as a second-string Tightend, but was ... A: Xavier The short answer is Yes it is possible! At this point you need to market yourself to the ... | |
| Graduate college football? | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: to give you a brief description about my story, I played football in high school for only a year. ... A: Bob There is no one answer to your questions. The odds are against you of getting a scholarship and ... | |
| To be a Football referee | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: What do you recommend to do to start training to be a Football Referee in the Los Angeles/Long Beach ... A: Kevin: The California Football Officials Association and the Southern California Collegiate ... | |
| div II ? | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering other then the cactus bowl are there anymore d2 all star games still to play? A: Brian The only All Star game presently played for Div. II is the Cactus Bowl and the Aztec Bowl for ... | |
| 1947 all star game | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: A good friend of mines dad Ray Ramsey played in the 1947 all star game and later went on to play for ... A: Tim This is a stats research question - a little out of my field but here is some info I found: ... | |
| Penalty when there is a review | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: What is the official policy on penalty calls on plays that end up being reviewed? For example if a ... A: David Excellent question. It is not addressed directly on point as you indicate but I believe there ... | |
| Possible Fifth Down? | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I was watching the USC-UCLA game the other day and noticed something I thought weird. On the last ... A: Joe, Thanks for the question. There is no loss of down for OPI Rule 7-3-8-b Penalty for OPI is 15 ... | |
| forward progress stopped | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: after reading your forward progress stopped it gave me a better insite as to what it really means. ... A: Tara Thanks for the question. I would have to see the play to give you a proper analysis as to when ... | |
| College football official salaries | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: Can you give me an idea of how much college officials are paid for their work? I would be curious ... A: Chris Thanks for the question. The Game fee varies from conference to conference and level to ... | |
| Roughing the kicker | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I read your answer on this but that leads to another question. When the kicker starts running with ... A: Watson Excellent question and one that has been struggled with and a source of concern for officials ... | |
| College Football coaching | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: So, I am trying to find all the Graduate Assistant positions available in the sport of College ... A: Christopher The best resource for finding published GA positions is in the "NCAA News", it is the ... | |
| Snapping distances on punts, field goals... | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: How far does the long-snapper have to snap the ball to the holder/punter on a field goal ... A: Evan There is no specific distance that the snapper "has to be" to long snap the ball; HOWEVER, for ... | |
| Overtime rules | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: In overtime if a team blocks a field goal can it be returned for a TD thus ending the game. Also if ... A: Gary, Thank you for your question about extra-periods/Over Time. To simply answer it: Yes, a FG ... | |
| AR vs. LSU | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: What year did AR vs. LSU play where game ended in 0 to 0 and was dubbed the Ice Bowl? A: Charlie This question is a bit out of my expertise as it is more of a trivia question. I do not ... | |
| Trick play | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: I coach Jr. Pee Wee football in California. We follow the CIF High scool rules. We have a wrong ... A: Kevin, Thanks for the question, Sorry for the delay in my reply, I was traveling this Thanksgiving ... | |
| college football | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: on a punt if the ball hits the receiving teams player and the ball bounces into the endzone and is ... A: Doug Glad the answer was helpful. Thanks for the rating- you kind of killed me on the rating for ... | |
| College Overtime | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: Just watched LSU vs Ark. First OT, LSU got ball 1st. 2nd OT, Ark got ball first. 3rd OT, Ark got ... A: Jim Thanks for the question, Sorry for the delay in my reply, I was traveling this Thanksgiving and ... | |
| college football overtime | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: can the defending team run a fumble or interception back for a touchdown during overtime in college ... A: Dennis, Thanks for the question, Sorry for the delay in my reply, I was traveling this Thanksgiving ... | |
| football requirements | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: How old is too old to tryout for quarterback position? I'm a leader,tougher than a box of rocks,and ... A: Provided you still have eligibility you are not too old. Mal Dixon who played for a small college ... | |
| Semi-Pro to College | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old college student at a community college. My school does not have a football team ... A: Louis, It depends. If it is truly semi-pro you are being paid and now you ca not be eligible under ... | |
| Officials Camps | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: Next year will be my 6th year in NFHS football (in TN)and I am wanting to move up the ladder to work ... A: Mike Congratulation on completing your 5th season! Hope you enjoy officiating I can see you are ... | |
| Toe Drag Rule | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: This question arises out of the Shipley catch in the Tech/UT game this weekend. My understanding is ... A: John Thanks for the question. I am not sure where you get your information on this so called "Toe ... | |
| Illegal Block in the Back | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: Scenario: Team A 1st and 10, runs the ball, 15 yards into the run a block in the back occurs, the ... A: Without the exact yardlines I can not bet totally certain the enforcement is correct. Is The ... | |
| ejection | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: does a player have to sit out the following game after being ejected in CFB? A: Devan It depends. It depends on what the foul was that caused the ejection and when the ejection ... | |
| Reviewing Plays | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: I saw two college games last week where the referee ruled the player stepped out. When it went to ... A: John Sorry for the delay in my reply I am at the peak of my busy season on and off the field. Rule ... | |
| Chop blocking | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: Can you please explain the chop block rule and if chop blocking is ever legal? I always thought it ... A: Shane I am about to travel for my college game this weekend. I will return Sunday and try to answer ... | |
| No Huddle with 12 men on the field | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: Can the offense no huddle, send 12 men to the line, offense is set, and the last minute send a ... A: Greg Thank you for your question and the video link. This play is an example of an "illegal ... | |
| LSU vs. Bama Penalty - Simulating a Snap | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I don't know if you saw the play but LSU was at 4th and one. In an attempt to draw the Defense ... A: John Thanks for the question. Below I have attached the You tube link for the play you question. ... | |
| recent question on forward progress | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: Regarding the recent question of "During the Purdue-Penn State game, a Purdue receiver stepped ... A: Tom I tried to find a clip on You Tube of this play and could not. You indicated the receiver was ... | |
| Clock stoppage | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: During the Purdue-Penn State game, a Purdue receiver stepped out-of-bounds late in the game in an ... A: FOLLOW UP MIKE: I just spoke to another official from the MidWest who saw the game and if we are ... | |
| Player down -- dead ball? | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: NFHS Rules -- The quarterback, in the process of being tackled, places his hand (and the ball) on ... A: Kyle, For the the ball to be declared dead and The runner to be deemed down any part of his body ... | |
| Definition of a Gray Shirt | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: What is the definition of a sports gray shirt? A: Steve Thank you for your question. Your question is slightly outside my area of expertise and is ... | |
| review of punt miscall in Cal-ASU game | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: Isn't one of the purposes of the press box review of a call on the field to correct the official's ... A: Rick Thank you for the question. I am still following up with the crew on this situation. I ... | |
| further info on holder's knee on ground please... | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: Recently, you addressed the question regarding whether or not a holder is "down" when he receives a ... A: Jerry The NCAA Rule is different and more "liberal" than the National Federation High School rule. ... | |
| Team needs? | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: Hey Vic, I'm going to try out for either Temple, Penn State, or Louisville. I want to know how can ... A: Jamele Temple's Football Office info" Head Football Coach Al Golden P: (215) 204-0855 E: ... | |
| recovery of a muffed catch | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I saw a call thursday night during the USF/Rutgers game that I had never heard of in watching ... A: John Great question and thanks for clearing up the situation. So, I take it the kick first touched ... | |
| recovery of a muffed catch | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I saw a call thursday night during the USF/Rutgers game that I had never heard of in watching ... A: John thanks for the additional information. Let me break down your play step by step. To analyze ... | |
| Extra Point End of Regulation | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: If the game is out of reach and a team scores a touchdown at the end of regulation with no time ... A: Randy Thank you for your question. The answer to your question is No; the scoring team will not be ... | |
| recovery of a muffed catch | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I saw a call thursday night during the USF/Rutgers game that I had never heard of in watching ... A: John Thank you for your question. I have not seen this play that you describe but suspect it was on ... | |
| safety or touchback | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: Team A throws a pass that is intercepted in the endzone by Team B. The intercepting player on Team ... A: Jeremy Thanks for the question. I happened to have seen the play you are questioning in the OU vs. ... | |
| Extra Point question | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: In a Texas high school football game (NCAA football rules), Team A lines up for the extra point ... A: Tom Thanks for the question. Team A has a choice it can decline the foul and Kick Off or it may ... | |
| kicking possession. | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: if team A kicks the football(punt or f/g) and the kick is blocked, but recovered by the kicking ... A: Joey Very good question but I need some specific additional information to answer this question, ... | |
| Is it a first down | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: If a player catches a ball beyond the first down marker, is then struck by a defender causing him to ... A: Jeff If there is a catch and fumble and not an incomplete pass, then the play as you describe is not ... | |
| illegal touching ,, | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: illegal touching by a, is it loss of down in ncaa A: Leonard I need more information as to what type of illegal touching. You question "does illegal ... | |
| Football Visors | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: I Want To Know If I Can Wear A Dark visor (20% Gray) In High school Football I London Ontario Canada ... A: Travis My expertise is with American Football rules, not Canadian football rules. If you follow the ... | |
| NCAA Fake Field Goal | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: the Play is from LSU - South Carolina. Fake FG from LSU. Scores TD from Colt David. Why was the ... A: Andreas Thank you for your question Why is a Holder not down by contact when the Ball in Possession ... | |
| diploma | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: can you play college football if you dont have a high school diploma and just a ged A: Kevin Remember playing college football is secondary to going to college. These are student ... | |
| Extra Point | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: Can the defense recover a fumble during a try for an exra point and advance it (95 yards) and score ... A: Nick, The answer is No. Under National Federation rules the conversion ends and the ball is dead ... | |
| football dimensions | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: do you happen to the volume of an official NFL football and its length, not its circumference, but ... A: This is out side my expertise as it pertains to the NFL. I am a college and high school football ... | |
| ncca ruling | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: My question is simple do all college football teams play for one championship (NCCA) or do they play ... A: Tom There is no one NCAA championship. The NCAA has 4 levels of football (Div. III; Div. II; Div. ... | |
| Safety or touchback? | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: This happened on the weekend of our local gridiron game here in Canberra, Australia. The refs here ... A: Shane Thanks for the question. It is a safety. What put the ball through the endzone - the kick. ... | |
| college rules | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: You said that it is illegal for players to have tinted visors, is this a new rule because I remember ... A: Alec Yes the rule is newly revised to prohibit any tinting or coloring on a visor without exception. ... | |
| medical red shirt. | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: I could not find the rules and regulations for a medical. red shirt.I am a huge Iowa fan and 2 of ... A: Brad A “medical red shirt” is not an official NCAA term, but the term is used when a student-athlete ... | |
| SC vs LSU fake kick | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: In college ball, the player is considered down and the play over when the in possession player's ... A: Jim Thank you for your question. The play is legal. The reason is because of Rule 4-1-3(b, ... | |
| Playing College Football | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: I played high school football for 4 years my senior year i seperated both of my shoulders and I ... A: CODY First, no it is not too late and yes being a long snapper is a great help. First you need to ... | |
| What divison college should i look at? | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: i am a senior at my high school and i have played football for over 7 years. i am 18 years old i ... A: Vinnie I need more information before I can give you an answer. You have not provided me with the ... | |
| forward pass | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: Is it legal to have two forward passes on the same play even if both occur behind the line of ... A: Butch I just saw this question in the general pool. Hope you don't mind me answering it. No there ... | |
| Rules | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: A question about Rules: The ball carrier is advancing the ball he has broken a tackle and is ... A: Bill I just noticed this question in the general question pool. If you ever have a rules question ... | |
| LOOSING A YEAR OF ELIGBILITY | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: last NIGHT OUR KICKER WENT DOWN IN PRACTICE. SO MY SON WHO WAS GOING TO RED SHIRT, AND IS NOT A ... A: Louis First and foremost congratulations to you and your son. How proud you must be of your son to ... | |
| out of bounds spot | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: (OK) one question to NCAA Rules. Where is the spot of the ball after it went out of bounds. 1. ... A: Andi I need more information if you want to answer , your questions are a bit incomplete. you need ... | |
| out of bounds | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: If a player catches a pass and has one foot in bounds and one foot out of bounds at the exact moment ... A: Tim Thank you for your question. No; it is considered an incomplete pass. The receiver is ... | |
| Try outs | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: What would be the best way to inquire; or who would be best person to contact in regards to getting ... A: Fran The best way is to contact the head coach or the men's athletic director or Eric Johnson - ... | |
| football | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I understand that tinted visors are illegal equipment in college football (I play Division III) ... A: Preston No there is no loop hole the National Association of Athletic Trainers has influence the ... | |
| Help inTN | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: Hey Vic! Jusy curious if you found out anything In Tennessee that could help me get on the right ... A: Scot I have not forgotten about you! I have been e-mailing and leaving messages with people in ... | |
| NCAA RULES REGARDING TRIPPING | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: I am a kicker playing NCAA football rules in Australia. We are using NCAA 2006 rules. I have been ... A: John There is not term in NCAA football known as "Assault" - no rule uses such a term. Second you ... | |
| What is a college football walk-on? | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: What is a college football walk-on and what does it mean when a person tries out, but reportedly ... A: Brittney The term walk-on is used in sports, particularly American college athletics, to describe ... | |
| defensive 12 man rule | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: Can a defensive team be called for 12 men on the field before the offense snapsthe ball? ANSWER: ... A: Illegal substitution is a dead ball five yard foul and will be called if there are more than 11 ... | |
| officiating clinics | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: I am having trouble finding clinics to go beyond what the state offers(requires) to call pop-warner ... A: Rusty, There are several Excellent Football Officiating Camps through out the US. I am familiar ... | |
| BCS verse playoff | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: What type of playoff format would you be backing here? It sounds like a pretty big size scheme if ... A: Stephen This question seeks a subjective reply and I'm not sure my opinion holds much weight as an ... | |
| gray shirt | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know if an athlete gray shirts in the fall if it is legal for the student to take ... A: Joni, I am following up to your question and wondering if Mark Rountree (OSU Director of ... | |
| coaching | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: i would like to know what doe's it take to become a football coach , what i mean by that is there ... A: Samir, I am about to catch a flight for a business trip. I will follow up later with more of an ... | |
| substitution on offense | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: Is it legal to huddle with just 10 men and at the last couple or 3 seconds send in the 11th player ... A: Mickey, Yes it is legal. The rule prohibits breaking the huddle with more than 11 players. Now you ... | |
| Working the chains | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: Who are the persons working the chains during games? How would one go about getting more ... A: Ernest, Thank you for your question. The home team provides the chains and chain crew. 1. The chain ... | |
| Tackle eligible | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: I believe you have to report your tackle eligible to the referee, The real question is if I would ... A: Under NCAA & Federation rules you do NOT have to report a tackle eligible on each play. However it ... | |
| USC touchdown or not in 2007 Rose Bowl? | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: Just for clarification, I saw an earlier message which referred to contact with someone who does ... A: FOLLOW UP REPLY clarification - The question involved a receiver from USC whose feet were NOT on the ... | |
| USC touchdown or not in 2007 Rose Bowl? | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: During the 2007 Rose Bowl, a USC player caught the football in the air, had clear possession, was ... A: Aly, Thank you for your question. For there to be a "catch" the USC player must possess the ball ... | |
| College Football officiating | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: One otherIt is a goal of mine to eventually officiate in the Southeastern or Atlantic Coast ... A: FOLLOW-UP REPLY Mike, When to start applying the college conferences is somewhat subjective. ... | |
| College Football officiating | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Winnek, I will be officiating football starting in 2007 for my state's high school football ... A: Mike, First welcome to officiating. We can always use good officials. Age 23 is the perfect age to ... | |
| Pay for Big 10 & MAC football officials and minor bowl games | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: see subject A: Bill. I have not forgotten about you I just have not had a response from my contacts. Bowl ... | |
| incomplete pass vs fumble | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: An Auburn fan and I (a Gator fan) are wondering about the official rule on incomplete pass vs ... A: Marcia, The key element to understanding whether the pass was a "catch and fumble" or an incomplete ... | |
| Overtime rules | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: Is there a limit to the number of overtimes that can be played in a collegiate game? Can you ... A: Lynne, Sure no problem. First, there is no limit to the number of overtime periods in a game. When ... | |
| I read your qualifications! You are the man! | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: I am a 39 year old mom of twins in East TN-also w/prior aspirations of a law degree (had a full ... A: Gina, Thank you for your questions. A true fan of the game. 1. The simple difference between ... | |
| Special Teams | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: When a team is punting the ball and the center snaps the ball to the punter, the defensive lineman ... A: Colin, Thank you for your question. I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. You ask a good question. ... | |
| Pass interference/interception | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: UT/UK game today (11/25/06) had a play where the TN defender played the ball all the way through the ... A: Terry, Thank you for your question. I hope you had a good Thanksgiving and enjoyed so good football ... | |
| Overtime | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: During overtime the ball is placed on the 20 yard line and the team is give ONLY 4 chances to get ... A: Melissa I hope this answered your question and you have a good understanding of OT. Take care, ... | |
| NCAA officiating | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: I am a PIAA high school football official with 7 years experience in doing games from youth level ... A: Myles, Thanks for your question. I hope your season is going well. First you need to contact ... | |
| pass interferance | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: During the Ohio State, Michigan game 11/18, Ohio State was called for a pass interferance call. ... A: The Pass interference rules in college require there be contact. The fact that the DB did not play ... | |
| Running into the kicker penalty | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: During the Kansas/Kansas State game a Personal foul "Roughing the Kicker" was made by the ... A: Todd, Thank you for your question, it is an excellent one. First understand Rule 9-1-3 that governs ... | |
| Pass interference | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: Is it legal for a DB to bump/hit a rec. during the rec's route if the QB has not yet thrown the ... A: Greg I hope this answered your question and you have a good understandingDPI and the bump and run ... | |
| college football | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: I actually go to a college right now, i think i am fast enough, i mean i think there might be room ... A: Eddie, To answer you question as to "what else there is for (you) to play an for an organized ... | |
| overtime | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: when did college football start using overtime? i saw and espn classic game between auburn and ... A: Rob, The NCAA started experimenting with Overtime in 1992 and then in 1994 it was available for ... | |
| question LOU vs RUT | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: Rutgers receiver goes 70 plus yards and the UL player catches up and strips the receiver of the ball ... A: There is no foul. The ball is declared dead by rule when any out of bounds players touches the ... | |
| high school football | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: Last week at my son's high school game in SC, a fair catch was signaled on a punt. The receiving ... A: Eric, Don't know what to tell you. As you describe it it would be a Dead Ball personal foul 15 ... | |
| college football | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: I'm interested in playing for a division 1 football team. I go to a school right now that has not ... A: Eddie, First find the college you are going to attend then contact their coach and ask him what you ... | |
| College Football Overtime | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a question and maybe you can answer it. If the team with the ball first commit a turnover, ... A: Yes I can answer it and YES is the answer to your question. In Extra Periods/Over time (OT) each ... | |
| Pass Interference/Ilegal Contact | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: Can a defensive lineman drop back into pass coverage and then put a hit on an eligible receiver just ... A: The restriction for DPI begins when the legal forward pass crosses the LOS. Also a defensive player ... | |
| Roster limits - D1 | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I don't believe there's a roster limit for home games, but is there a limit as to the number of ... A: John, I was just advised it is done on a conference by conference basis the vast majority limit ... | |
| punting | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: LOS: team A's 12-yard line. Team A punts the ball, but the punter almost whiffs the ball, barely ... A: The ball may be advanced by either team. This is a scrimmage kick behind the LOS [the ball never ... | |
| blocked punt | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: What is the ruling on a blocked punt that does not get to the line of scrimmage but is muffed by the ... A: I believe you are asking about the kicking team's right to advance a scrimmage kick behind thee line ... | |
| pass interference penalty | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: What year did DPI change from oint of infraction to 15 yards A: Marlin, thanks for the question. I am only able to give you a partial answer. My resource book ... | |
| Penalty question | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: On 4th down and 10 from the 13 the receiver is held by the defensive back while in the endzone and ... A: David thenak Holding of an eligible pass receiver on a legal forward pass play where the ball ... | |
| Pass Interference-face guarding and looking back | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: After quickly reading the NCAA football rule handbook, I could not find face guarding or a rule ... A: Travis, Thank you for your question. Under the NCAA Rule 7-3-8 c there must be contact beyond the ... | |
| ground cause fumble? | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: Victor- thanks. If the ballcarrier uses the ball to regain balance while maintaining possession, is ... A: Tom, Thanks for the follow up question. I like your mind and thought process. I want my follow up ... | |
| ground cause fumble? | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: If runner dives and the ball hits the field before any body part, then pops loose, is it deadball? ... A: Tom, Thanks for your question. The rule cite you seek is: NCAA Football Rule 4-1-3(b),(k);2-2-5. ... | |
| Youth Football Question | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: I coach youth football in the OCJAAF League in Southern California. We are told that the CIF rules ... A: Douglas, Thank you for your question. I am not sure what modifications you are using. However ... | |
| college referees | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: LSU VS. FLORIDA, Holding call against LSU Offensive Lineman calling a touchdown back....show me ... A: First and foremost, questions and answers generated to me and from me are to be serious and ... | |
| College Football Referees | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: How much do college football referees get paid per game? Do they get paid more if the game is ... A: No they do not get paid any more money if the game is a TV game. The game fee varies from ... | |
| H.S. Football Offical's calls | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: When an Official throws a flag it is because there was a foul. However, as a mom, I would like to ... A: Holly, I will answer more fully Monday - I am about to leave the hotel for my college pre-game ... | |
| Field Goal | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: A Team attempts a field goal. The ball hits the Cross Bar and goes through. Is it good or no good? ... A: Tom, Thank you for your question. I apologize for the delay in my response, I did not notice I had a ... | |
| ncaa div 1 qualifications | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: I wanted to know what a school has to do to become div. 1 A football team? A: Andrew I am probably going to give you more information than you want but the requirements are ... | |
| Block Punt Question | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: Is a blocked punt that still travels beyond the line of scrimmage act as a regular punt? Therefore, ... A: Andy, Thank you for your questions regarding punts. I did not see the play you are describing, but ... | |
| downing of a punted ball near the goaline | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: on a punt, if a player on the punting team lets the ball cross the goaline and is standing in the ... A: The kicking team my gain possession of a scrimmage kick/punt As soon as the kicking team gains ... | |
| overtime rules | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: At the end of the Alabama/Arkansaw game in overtime the Al rulling back went down appearing to ... A: Brian, Thanks for your question. I apoligize for my delay in answering it - I was away working a ... | |
| penalty for illegal man down field on a pass play | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: What is the penalty for an illegal man downfield on a pass play....Is there a loss of down imposed? A: I apoligize for my delay in answering it - I was away working a game myself this weekend and then on ... | |
| College football rules | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: Here's a an example to illustrate my question about college football rules: The team on offense is ... A: I apoligize for my delay in answering it - I was away working a game myself this weekend and then on ... | |
| College football rules. | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: Vic; What ARE the new timing rules that make the game shorter? Rodney Ott. A: I will answer the question more completely Monday when I return. In brief the new timing rules that ... | |
| Pass INterference | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: OK forgive my ignorance....if the Auburn players was not guilty of pass interference becuase the ... A: J, Thanks for your question. I apoligize for my delay in answering it - I was away working a game ... | |
| Officials camps | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to get info about upcoming camps so I can get noticed and make it to the college ranks. ... A: Clay, Thanks for your question. I apoligize for my delay in answering it - I was away working a ... | |
| Final follow up for Auburn / LSU | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: OK, I appoligize for my strong language about doubting the officials integrity. That was wrong. ... A: If that still photograph were the only evidence of the play I would opine that the ball was ... | |
| Follow Up to LSU / Auburn Question | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: Question Did you happen to catch this game? LSU was facing fourth-and-8 from Auburn's 31 with 2:43 ... A: Judson, Thank you for the video clips. First and foremost "the fix" was not on and I assure you ... | |
| Offensive Penalty | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: The penalty was aiding the runner and if I understand correctly , the game should have been over and ... A: Billy, Helping the runner is a 5 yard foul (Rule 9-1). If penalty is declined then the score stands. ... | |
| Offensive Penalty | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: One (1) second on clock (time left in game). Oppoent ball on your one (1) yard line. Ball is snapped ... A: Billy, I am an NCAA rules expert and answer those questions. If you give me a couple days I'll ... | |
| LSU / Auburn Game | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: Did you happen to catch this game? LSU was facing fourth-and-8 from Auburn's 31 with 2:43 left, ... A: Judson, I have already answered this question for you. here is my answer: Thanks for the question. ... | |
| football | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: whats illegal touching in football A: Jon I will explain it in depth in a day. I am inindated with questions regarding the Orego vs. ... | |
| LSU/Auburn Pass Interference Call | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: Did you happen to catch this game? LSU was facing fourth-and-8 from Auburn's 31 with 2:43 left, ... A: Judson, Thanks for the question. No I did not see the game. I've been trying to find video of the ... | |
| Kickoffs | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: At my morning coffee table, I made the statement that a kickoff , either opening the game or ... A: Charles, A receiver may fair catch any Free Kick (Kick off) or Scrimmage Kick (Punt or place kick) ... | |
| college football | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: can any play now be reviewed in college football? i was told a team can have any play reviewed, ... A: DJ, No penalties can not be reviewed per Rule 12-3-1. The following are the only type of reviewable ... | |
| place to send a complaint to NCAA football | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: While watching the OU vs.Oregon game yesterday, I saw undoubted mistakes on the part of officials ... A: Ron, Thanks for your question. I understand your concern. This is still a dynamic issue in the ... | |
| What's up with the refs in Oregon? | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: It's not like I'm rooting for OU here, but those have to be some of the worst calls I have ever seen ... A: Follow-up: Pacific 10 commissioner Tom Hansen will review the onside kick and pass interference ... | |
| did you see this | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: Did you see the Oregan vs Oklahoma matchup in Eugene? The last 2 plays of the game were pivotal and ... A: Follow-up: Pacific 10 commissioner Tom Hansen will review the onside kick and pass interference ... | |
| NCAA Officiating | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: I just watched the Oregon, Oklahoma game and witnessed what I would call the worst officiating and ... A: Follow-up: Pacific 10 commissioner Tom Hansen will review the onside kick and pass interference ... | |
| College Fake Field Goal | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: Does the same rule apply to a "muffed" snap on a field goal try when there is no "offensive player ... A: Follow-up: There must be a player in position to kick or simulate the kick otherwise once the ... | |
| College Fake Field Goal | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: Vic- In college, where the offensive player is considered "down" once his knee touches the ground ... A: John, Thanks for the question. The reason is because of Rule 4-1-3(b, exception). This rule ... | |
| Out-of-Bounds Plane? | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: This is my last question. I have a fellow worker who says that college football rule ARTICLE 1. a. A ... A: John, Your co-worker is correct about the rules he cites but those rules are not the applicable ... | |
| Out-of-Bounds Plane? | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: Hoped you Saturday game went well. Thanks again for your complete reply followup to this very ... A: ***********FOLLOW-UP answers:******************** The answer to your Follow-up question #1 is YES. ... | |
| New Rules in regards to timing. | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: I understand that the information you shared may not actually be your own point of view. Your simple ... A: David, You said it! I agree. But if the NCAA/conferences is making so much more money, do you ... | |
| New Rules in regards to timing. | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: I love college football and feel these new rule changes have / will hurt the game on a number of ... A: David, I thought that you might enjoy this article as it pertains to your question & comments: ... | |
| Kicking loose football | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: In the Ohio State VS Texas fooball game Texas fumbled the ball but an Ohio State player kicked the ... A: George Thanks for the question. I did not see the game as I was on the field elsewhere. You are ... | |
| New Rules in regards to timing. | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: I love college football and feel these new rule changes have / will hurt the game on a number of ... A: The NCAA Football Rules Committee is responsible for the new timing rule changes. If you go to ... | |
| Out-of-Bounds Plane? | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: You did locate the correct play. But the Wisconsin defender that stripped and recovered the fumble ... A: Post Follow-up: John, This question is stumping me because the terminology you use to describe the ... | |
| grey shirted | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: what is grey shirted in football compared to red shirted A: Oscar, Thanks for your question. The answer below is with help from Sean Cahill & John Mackovic who ... | |
| Out-of-Bounds Plane? | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: I have a out-of-bounds overrule question that occurred in the 4th quarter of last week's 2006 ... A: Follow-up John, I could not locate the game film but I did find a blog that that I believe discusses ... | |
| overtime | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: What year did the rule change to allow overtime in college football instead of ties? A: Clayton Thank you for your question. The NCAA football rule you ask about is rule 3-1-3. The ... | |
| Notre Dame vs. Geo.Tech Officiating | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: During the first Notre Dame drive, one of the Big 10 officials called holding on #5 Rhema McKnight ... A: Rick, First and foremost the Big 10 officiating staff is well trained and experienced. I did not ... | |
| out of bounds | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: If a player is receiving the ball and gets one foot down but it is on the line what would the call ... A: I assume you are speaking of the "Sideline" or "Endline" when you refer to "the line". As soon as a ... | |
| playing college football | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: i need to know a.s.a.p. what classes and qualifications i need to take in order to play college ... A: Joe, Thank you for your question regarding PLAYING college football. There are no formal or special ... | |
| Reception on line | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: During Michigan's last drive of the 2005 Penn State/Michigan game, Jason Avant made a reception ... A: Was this the correct call? Normally, I would not answer such a question concerning whether ... | |
| Football Official Camps & Clinics? | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering on where I can find information on area camps and clinics on football officating. I ... A: Jonathan, Congrats on returning to another season. You are a head of the game by seeking out camps ... | |
| drop kick past line of scrimmage | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: Vic (sorry for the previous misspelling of your name!): Just one little follow-up, if you don't ... A: Tony, FOLLOW UP: I hope my answer helped. I am just cleaning house from last season and following ... | |
| drop kick past line of scrimmage | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: Vick: I was wondering whether it's legal in NFL or NCAA football to attempt a drop kick after the ... A: Tony, Thanks for the question. A Drop kick is a type "scrimmage kick." It is legal but it must be ... | |
| the BCS or playoffs? | 3/22/2006 |
| Q: In light of the NCAA basketball tournament, it is not hard for the BCS to come to mind. Most ... A: it is a frequently asked one! First and foremost this is my opinion and not that of the NCAA or any ... | |
| Officials Clinic | 3/7/2006 |
| Q: Good afternoon Mr. Winnek. I am involved with a clinic for HS football officials in Iowa. I am ... A: FOLLOW UP: I hope my answer helped. If you need any further information or a follow-up, please ... | |
| New | 1/26/2006 |
| Q: Hey Dude, Peace, I am new to football could you tell me some basics to start with like what are te ... A: I'm sorry, but to answer this question, I need more information. Your querry is not entirely ... | |
| qualifications | 12/16/2005 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you could tell me exactly what you have to do to become a college official. ... A: FOLLOW UP: I hope my answer helped. If you need any further information or a follow-up, please ... | |
| Catching pass after being out of bounds | 11/21/2005 |
| Q: In the Michigan Ohio State game Troy Smith throw a 30 yard pass with less then 50 seconds to go in ... A: IF YOU WOULD BE SO KIND, WOULD YOU PLEASE RATE MY RESPONSE FOR THIS SITE. THANK YOU SO MUCH. IF iI ... | |
| Out-of-bounds reception | 11/20/2005 |
| Q: In the final drive of the OSU-Michigan game, Anthony Gonzales stepped out of bounds and then ... A: IF YOU WOULD BE SO KIND, WOULD YOU PLEASE RATE MY RESPONSE FOR THIS SITE. THANK YOU SO MUCH. IF iI ... | |
| Change of Possession | 11/6/2005 |
| Q: In a recent game my team intercepted a ball and on the return a block in the back was called on our ... A: Michael, I hope I answered your question. I did not hear back from you. If there is anything else ... | |
| Illegal Touching? | 10/31/2005 |
| Q: This is in reference to the Michigan - Northwestern game that happened this past Saturday. What is ... A: Jason, Thanks for your question. Sorry for the 2 day delay in my response, but I am just getting ... | |
| Fair catch | 10/8/2005 |
| Q: Was watching the KU - K-State FB game today. Toward the end of the game, K-State punts, and the KU ... A: FOLLOW UP: I hope my answer helped I am just cleaning house from last season and following up to ... | |
| field goal attempt recovery | 10/5/2005 |
| Q: If a field goal attempt is short, and bounces off of the shoulder of a defensive player standing in ... A: Bob In your play A's kick is a scrimmage kick and you treat it similar to a put (not the same but ... | |
| Pass completions | 9/24/2005 |
| Q: Does college football have a pass completion rule where a receiver who catches the ball, but is ... A: For there to be a catch of a forward pass under the NCAA Rules, the receiver must gain possession of ... | |
| touchdown | 9/23/2005 |
| Q: that answer helped a lot. The rules that are being used are NCAA rules. To explain the second part ... A: FOLLOW UP: I hope my answer helped. If you need any further information or a follow-up, please ... | |
| touchdown | 9/22/2005 |
| Q: a receiver, while airborne, caught a pass in the opposing team's endzone. he jumped forward to catch ... A: Michael, Thanks for your question. WHich rule book do you use - NCAA or Federation? I believe the ... | |
| HS & College Referees | 9/19/2005 |
| Q: What are the different qualifications one has to meet to become a High School referee versus a ... A: Great question Adam. The answer is not as great. The answer is, It depends and varys from state ... | |
| Illegal Kick | 12/10/2004 |
| Q: I'm looking for the clarification of the 'illegal kick' rule. The way I understand it, if a punter ... A: Dave, Thanks for your question. There are 2 diferent fouls involving Kicking the ball: "Illegal ... | |
| wins | 11/27/2004 |
| Q: which 5 teamse are the only ones to start the season as number 1 and end as number 1 A: My expertise is related to the rules and mechanics of the game of football and football officiating. ... | |
| Getting Started | 10/17/2004 |
| Q: Vic, I love the game of football. Always have and always will. How can I get started officiating ... A: Meggett I hope yu were able to attend the CFOA South Bay unit meeting. I spoke to the Long Beach ... | |
| Is there a web-site available to submit a complaint about NACC 1A Referees? | 10/11/2004 |
| Q: I attended the Colorado/Oklahoma State football game this weekend and saw a lont of missed calls by ... A: Mr. Canales, I hope my respones was of assistance. I just wanted to follow-up with you this week to ... | |
| penalty enforcement mechanics | 9/8/2004 |
| Q: -Thank you, I work in OhioIn a five man crew what are the mechanics of enforcing penalties for each ... A: Terry, I hope my your season is going well and my response regarding mechanics was of assistance. I ... | |
| penalty enforcement mechanics | 9/7/2004 |
| Q: In a five man crew what are the mechanics of enforcing penalties for each crew membver. A: Terry, Thank you for your question. It depends on which 5 man mechanics you use (i.e. National, ... | |
| football rule question | 8/21/2004 |
| Q: The offensive team is losing the football game. On the final play of the football game, the ... A: Mike, Thank you for your question. As I understand it team "A" - the offense scores a TD with no ... | |
| Miami Hurricanes Logo | 6/23/2004 |
| Q: Can you tell me the meaning of the split u logo that is used by the Miami sports teams? Thanks for ... A: Sorry, this is outside my expertise I am an expert on the rules, the history of the development and ... | |
Vic Winnek
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Will Answer all queries RE: Rules of Football - NCAA & Federation; Officiating; Instruction on Football; Mechanics & application of rules; Setting up Instructional programs and clinics for: Officials, coaches and media; Liability Issues (Legal & Insurance questions)arising from coaching, playing, refereeing, product liability. Serve as an Consultant and Expert Witness in Football Related Matters in Tort and Contract (Standard of Care for: officials, coaches, players, assignors, BOD; Player, equipment, field & stadium Safety; Fee issues, independant contractor workers compensation. History of the College football game -its evolution. MY PURPOSE IS TO INFORM & EDUCATE FANS, MEDIA, THOSE INTERESTED IN FOOTBALL ABOUT: THE RULES, THEIR APPLICATION, PHILOSOPHIES; OFFICIATING; LEGAL ISSUES INVOLVING FOOTBALL. I WILL NOT RESPOND TO BASHING OF TEAMS, COACHES OR OFFICIALS. I will not dignify rude or disparaging comments with a response, nor entertain questions that use profanity or questions that suggest Football officials are corupt, such an insinuation is ridiculous and ludicrous.
Experience
24 years officiating High School & College football, NCAA Referee, Umpire, Back Judge & Line Judge 2 years Arena Football-substitution official Instructor of NCAA & Federation Officials, Played prep and college football; coached High School football; Athletic trainer; 23 years of instruction in Officiating Football
Organizations
Past President of Calif. Football Officials Assoc; Western Collegiate Football Officials Assoc.; CFOA-Long Beach Unit Board of Directors CFOA-South Bay Unit & Long Beach Unit, Pres. Executive Council of Calif. Football Officials Assoc.; CIF Presidents' Council on Officiating; Chairman Ethics Committee
Publications
Referee Magazine; California Football Officials Assoc. Instructor's Guide; NACC Div. 1-AA football officials' clinic; CFOA instrutional materials; Articles written: Line of Scrimmage mechanics, Forward Progress, Side Line Warnings, 2006 NCAA New Timing Rules; various instructional materials, UWLA Law Review
Education/Credentials
BA USC 1987
JD UWLA School of Law 1996
3 Years Reno Football Officials Clinic
4 Years UCLA Football Officials Camp
Big 12 Mini Clinic
NFL Grass Roots Clinic
Aloha Clinic, Honolulu, HI
West Coast Alliance Clinic
Awards and Honors
NCAA Div. 1 FCS & Div. III, 9 post season Bowl Games, play-offs, CIF Div. 1,2,3,5,8,9,10,12 Final, 10 years CIF Semi-finals, 19 years of CIF play-offs, California State High School Football Div. 1 Championship, Southern California Jr. College Championship, NCAA Div. III Semi-Final
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