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About Victor Winnek
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Expertise
I answer questions related to: Football Officiating; NCAA & Federation Rules; History of Football; Football Officiating - Mechanics (2,3,4,5,7 man); NCAA Rules; High School Rules; Player Safety, Issues of liability arising from injuries, workers compensation, discrimination of officials; History of the Game.Instructor of officials. I do not answer questions as to what position a person should play or what their chances are ...

Experience
22 years officiating High School & College football, NCAA Referee, Line Judge, Head Linesman; 2 years Arena Football-substitution official; Instructor of NCAA & Federation Officials, Member of the Board of Directors CFOA-Long Beach & South Bay Units, Pres. of Executive Council of Calif. Football Officials Assoc.; CIF Presidents' Council on Officiating; Chairman of the Officiating Ethics Committee; Played prep & college football; coached High School football; Athletic trainer

Organizations
President of Calif. Football Officials Assoc.; Western Collegiate Football Officials Assoc.; CFOA-Long Beach Unit

Publications
Referee Magazine; California Football Officials Assoc. Instructor's Guide; NCAA Div. 1-AA football officials clinic; CFOA instrutional materials; UWLA Law Review

Education/Credentials
BA USC 1987
JD UWLA School of Law 1996
3 Years Reno Football Officials Clinic Big 12 Mini Clinic
4 Years UCLA Football Officials Camp
22 years of instruction in Officiating Football


Awards and Honors
5 Bowl games, NCAA Div. 1-AA; CIF State Championship, 6 years CIF Finals, 9 years CIF Semi-finals, 16 years of CIF play-offs.
I will not dignify rude or disparaging comments with a response. I also will not entertain questions that use profanity. Football officials don't seek to “screw” any team Such an insinuation is ridiculous and ludicrous.
   

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throwing mechanics10/1/2008
  Q: my name is ed i live in the uk and am just starting to play football, i want to play quaterback as i ...
  A: Ed Here are some instruction video links that can help you: 1. ...
I want to be the best, and be recuited!10/1/2008
  Q: Well, I'm a junior at my high school. We are a small 3A school. We have not had a winning season ...
  A: Loggan There are a couple things you can do to be attractive to schools as a player. The first thing ...
chop blocking9/29/2008
  Q: Do defensive linemen (nose guards in particular ) ever chop block? The reason I ask is my son was ...
  A: Frank, Thank you for your question. WOW - I am very glad you are astute and following what is being ...
Why am I playing?9/25/2008
  Q: My son is in his 5th year of playing tackle football, 3rd year playing for his high school. Last ...
  A: Betty Just following up. How did your son do this week? Is he enjoying the game any more? Has he ...
defending the cut or crab block9/24/2008
  Q: My son is playing on his first team and asked. How do I defend against the cut block. Can he jump ...
  A: Ralph Yes he can jump over the cut block but best way is to ward it off by using his hands and ...
Inadvertent Facemask Penalty9/20/2008
  Q: In a Pennsylvania HS varsity game, offense first and ten from their own 30. QB passed for 4 yard ...
  A: Dave Thanks for your question I have just returned home form working my college game and as my ...
What does a college football walk-on work out consist of in the D-1A level?9/18/2008
  Q: Is it combine based? Like, 40 yard dash time, position drills, broad jump, etc. Or, is it like the ...
  A: Danny It depends on each team as to how the coach will run the walk on try outs. Some programs do a ...
Roughing the Kicker (Punting situation)9/16/2008
  Q: We had this situation come up and I can't find the exact ruling in the NCAA rulebook. 4th down and ...
  A: FOLLOW UP: Mark I reviewed my notes from a 2005 Rules meeting presented by lecturers from ...
gloves9/14/2008
  Q: I have under armor gloves that are gray and black on top with a silver front that would be on the ...
  A: Andrew, Thank you for your question I apologize for the slight delay in answering it. As my ...
Miami-Florida reception along the sideline9/8/2008
  Q: During the Miami-Florida game this past weekend, there was a reception that a Florida receiver made ...
  A: Dave, Thanks for your question. I have heard about this play and have read about it but did not see ...
Defensive End Technique9/6/2008
  Q: At a local high school game a defensive end on the opposing team would lay on downed offensive ...
  A: FOLLOW UP _ Dave, Hold as described is a Defensive hold. The high school rules have been reluctant ...
College Football & Becoming Pro8/6/2008
  Q: My name is Justin and i am 17 yrs old.. My question is, 1.)Do i have to play high school football ...
  A: Justin No, you don't have to play high school football to play college football but it helps. High ...
The "snap down" play for O line7/30/2008
  Q: I'm trying to find the high school rules interpretation of whether or not the snap down is legal in ...
  A: It is illegal. The intent to cause the defense to foul (encroach) is illegal and unethical (per ...
Getting Started Basics of Football and Understanding Film7/27/2008
  Q: I'm basically an avid football fan that watches on TV and goes to a few games per year but I really ...
  A: Bill, I am not sure how to answer this question, I have spent a few hours thinking about my reply ...
The tint on visors7/25/2008
  Q: im Broderick, My question is that for where i play in college is that we play all day games and it ...
  A: Broaderick, The simply answer is light tinting is not permitted and I do not know why retailers ...
Tinted Visors in the West7/23/2008
  Q: I've noticed a lot of questions pertaining to visors and their colors and I've just now thought of ...
  A: John Under "NCAA" playing rules, a dark tinted visor is illegal equipment for all conferences and ...
visors7/14/2008
  Q: are you allowed to wear dark visors in high school on your helmet in the state of virginia?
  A: Hunter, NO it is not permitted. The answer to your question is NO. There can be no tinting at all in ...
arm strength7/10/2008
  Q: How can i increase my arm strength. I am a freshman quarterback
  A: Malik Weight training (upper and lower body), stretching, core training and passing drills are the ...
Coloured Visor's6/29/2008
  Q: I've been playing NCAFA football for 10 years now, and last year before the season started ...
  A: Jay I am an NCAA Football Expert your question is out of my area of expertise, but I will address it ...
GIRLS6/18/2008
  Q: IS IT POSSIBLE FOR A WOMAN TO PLAY IN THE NFL?
  A: Angelina This is an open ended question. It is possible for a woman to play in the NFL if she has ...
Tinted Football Visors6/4/2008
  Q: I recently stumbled across your clearly defined explanation for players to only wear clear visors on ...
  A: Rich, Thanks for the question. The article you read does not apply to College or High school rules. ...
coaching ethics5/28/2008
  Q: is it ethical for a high school basketball coach to work the ref? if so how much?
  A: Mike this a bit outside my expertise as it pertains to basketball. "Working the Ref" has never ...
Visors5/23/2008
  Q: Since a visor cannot have any tint, does that exclude the use of mirrored ones too? ANSWER: ...
  A: Phillip, Excellent question. The primary reason why they are still sold is simple economics - there ...
Visors5/20/2008
  Q: Since a visor cannot have any tint, does that exclude the use of mirrored ones too?
  A: Phillip, Yes, the Rule excludes mirrored visors. All visors must be 100%: clear, transparent, ...
cut block in high school football5/11/2008
  Q: Is the cut block allowed in high school football (in California)? My son plays middle linebacker, ...
  A: FOLLOW-UP ANSWER: The term "Cut Block" is not a block as defined in rule 2 OF THE NATIONAL ...
cut block in high school football5/9/2008
  Q: Is the cut block allowed in high school football (in California)? My son plays middle linebacker, ...
  A: Daryl, I need to know some more information about the play you describe before I can give you an ...
NCAA GLOVES - receiver gloves5/5/2008
  Q: Can a receiver wear another color of gloves different of Gray ones, like blue or red? Based on the ...
  A: Pepe No, all players who wear gloves must wear GRAY gloves only. All other colors are prohibited. ...
Recovering from ACL And MCL tear4/30/2008
  Q: Well im recovering from an ACL and MCL tear and im trying to get stronger faster and trying to gain ...
  A: Austin This is a medical/physical therapy question and outside my area of expertise. Although I ...
Eyeshields4/29/2008
  Q: Will i get into trouble if i were a tinded eyeshild, but i have an eye docters note
  A: Jon Any tinted eyeshield with or without a doctors note authorizing it is illegal equipment. The ...
how do get into american footbal4/28/2008
  Q: hi how r ya im from Australia and i love American football we have a small league over here and im ...
  A: Ian How to get noticed? That is the million dollar question. First, you need to contact colleges ...
defensive end4/19/2008
  Q: currently i play offensive tackle, but i have always wanted to be a defensive end. i am 5'9" 214lbs, ...
  A: JD Yes, you always have a chance and I encourage you to try out for DE. I assume you are playing ...
TINTED VISORS4/10/2008
  Q: WHY CANT YOU WEAR TINTED VISORS.ISN'T THE RULE THE REF HAS TO PUT HIS GAME CARD BEHIND THE VISOR AND ...
  A: John You may ONLY wear a clear non tinted visor/eye shield under NCAA and National Federation ...
I REALLY NEED TO LOOSE WEIGHT AND GAIN SPEED!!4/7/2008
  Q: OK LISTEN IVE BEEN PLAYING FOOTBALL SINCE 7TH GRADE IM NOW IN THE 11TH BUT I USE TO PLAY STRONG ...
  A: Lonnie Thanks for the question, it is a bit outside my field as you are asking a nutrition and ...
football helmet shields4/4/2008
  Q: in alabama what is the darkest tint you can have for your football helmet shield
  A: Chris In Alabama or any other of the 49 states the rule is the same - NO Tint. The rule states ...
Safety3/19/2008
  Q: Heyy, Last year i played running back and am the fastest on my team. But im not sure i can cut it ...
  A: Matt You are still growing. You are in 8th grade, your body will grow and you will mature over the ...
Tinted Visors?3/12/2008
  Q: I'm going to play and Pima Community College this year and i was wondering if i could wear a ...
  A: Colby NO! You may not play with a mirrored visor. The 2008 NCAA Rules are not finalized but the ...
Free Safety Questions3/4/2008
  Q: My name is Russell and I am a sophmore in high school. I currently weigh 120lbs and am 5'6". I run ...
  A: Russell First off, I have tow philosophies: 1, play the position you enjoy and don't listen to your ...
what should i do3/1/2008
  Q: i am 16 5'10 sophomore i wanna play running back what can i do to get faster stronger and bigger ...
  A: Thomas, Hit the weight room and start running and conditioning. Weight lifting is very important to ...
Zone Blocking2/26/2008
  Q: I coach a football team in Germany and am also their QB. Since my Offensive Coordinator just quit, i ...
  A: Jimmy I recommend you contact the site below it has a lot of information, diagrams and techinques ...
general rules2/24/2008
  Q: I don't know if this is in your expertise, but I would like to know if you can give me the basic ...
  A: This ball is also called a football. The sport is played on a grass field, about 120 yards long and ...
Can I make it?1/21/2008
  Q: my name is Ron"Big mac"Mcintosh. I played football at clarke centeral in Athens,GA.I'm 6-foot 295. I ...
  A: Ron Remember the reason you go to college is for an education, not football. Football is something ...
Can I make it?1/19/2008
  Q: my name is Ron"Big mac"Mcintosh. I played football at clarke centeral in Athens,GA.I'm 6-foot 295. I ...
  A: Ron First, don't give up! You can never accomplish your dreams or goals if you give up. One thing ...
offensive holding / use of hands rule question1/19/2008
  Q: I am a college writing instructor and football fan. This semester, I'm excited to have a chance to ...
  A: Kerri There have been no rule changes within the last 10+ years concerning Holding at the NCAA ...
NFL1/19/2008
  Q: I know just about nothing when it comes to football. Where would be the best place to start ...
  A: Mike The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league. It ...
Ball spot when player is down Forward Progress1/13/2008
  Q: Is the ball spotted where the player is considered down (i.e. where the player's knee first touched ...
  A: Scott The forward progress spot is the forward most point of the ball where it was when the ball ...
NCAA Fumble Rules1/12/2008
  Q: If a player on team A fumbles the ball on a 1st and 10 at the 20, about four yards into the run(24 ...
  A: Roman Assuming it is A's Ball 1st & 10 at the A-20; A runner fumbles at the A-24 where it is ...
College football12/17/2007
  Q: Can please provide the UCLA Personal Touch Camp Website?
  A: Tommy I just got a response about the UCLA Personal Touch Camp- The bad news is that Chad Brown and ...
FOOTBALL12/15/2007
  Q: I'm home schooled and I was wondering if I would be able to play high school football even if I ...
  A: Chris Thanks for the question. First regarding home schooled students playing football - that is a ...
Kickoff12/5/2007
  Q: Victor, First, let me thank you for volunteering to answer questions. I am a fellow AllExspert ...
  A: Elder The answer to your question is it is a touch back beacuse the ball becomes dead by rule once ...
Roughing the punter11/26/2007
  Q: Punt rush occurs and no block or piece of ball happens. At what point can the punter be blocked or ...
  A: FOLLOW-UP Danny Your question "At what point can the punter be blocked or hit?" is a little ...
Prescription visors11/16/2007
  Q: I wear a glasses and i have astigmatism an dthe past season in pop warner I just played without ...
  A: Jeff It is allowed under both high school and college rules to wear a prescription visor as long as ...
visors10/30/2007
  Q: Is a smoke tint visor legal in high school football.I found it on homerunsports.com its An under ...
  A: No. The rule states there can be NO tinting no matter how little the percentage of tint. Victor ...
Starting Clock10/22/2007
  Q: Example: running play runner is tackled out of bounds. Clock stops of course. Next play is a running ...
  A: Rick The general rule for a fan is to keep in mind what the status of the clock was before the clock ...
Toss To Punter10/21/2007
  Q: I was involved in a middle school game the other day where the snapper hiked the ball to the upback, ...
  A: Fernando, As I understand your play it was a trick play with a Kicker in position to punt the ball ...
Knee on the ground - Down?10/19/2007
  Q: If a player is down when he has the ball and his knee touches the ground, then how do any field ...
  A: ..? The reason is because of NCAA Football Rule 4-1-3(b, exception). This rule creates the ...
cut/chop blocking10/4/2007
  Q: my son is a varsity defensive lineman and last week he played a team that cut and chop blocked him ...
  A: William Thanks for your question. You use the terms cut and chop blocks. There are terms of art ...
Roughing the Kicker (Punter)9/29/2007
  Q: My dad coached high school football in Texas for over 30 years, yet this particular penalty has ...
  A: Steven Excellent question. The commentators tend to be the root of the confusion by not knowing ...
Intentional Grounding by the QB9/27/2007
  Q: What is the ruling on intentional grounding by the QB in a High School Game? Do the terms "outside ...
  A: Kathy, You are not going to like the answer because you make an excellent point with respect to ...
Conflicting Penalties9/24/2007
  Q: I saw this pair of calls this weekend, I believe in the MI/PS game: One of (Michigan's) receivers ...
  A: Dave your line of reasoning is correct. I have searched YouTube for the play but could not find it. ...
Should I allow my son to quit?9/24/2007
  Q: I have a ten year old son that is playing contact football for the first time this year. This is ...
  A: Elizabeth Sorry for the delay in my reply, I am an on field college football official and was ...
1970 rule on knee hitting the ground9/21/2007
  Q: Did High School Football ever allowed a player to fall by himself to one knee and if that player was ...
  A: Mark Good Question. My personal library goes back to 1964 and the National Federation rule from ...
NFL referee9/18/2007
  Q: To learn how to become an NFL referee are there certain colleges for this or must you take classes ...
  A: Jared Before you can become an NFL official you must first start officiating at lower levels (Pop ...
tinted goggles for JAAF9/4/2007
  Q: Do you know the CIF rule on the tinted goggles. I cannot find anything in regards to face shield ...
  A: Yes, Laura you are correct there is no rule in the National Federation Rules that prohibit tinted ...
Weighing and approving game ball9/4/2007
  Q: Who is responsible for weighing hs game balls? Who is responsible for approving hs game balls? Who ...
  A: Sullivan I need some more information Before I can answer this what mechanics are you using: 7 man 5 ...
visor9/3/2007
  Q: . im the starting qb on my seventh grade team in Minnesota and i want to get a visor for my helmet. ...
  A: Conor Under the National Federation Rules (High School) and NCAA Rule you can have 0% tint. No ...
tinted goggles for JAAF9/3/2007
  Q: Do you know the CIF rule on the tinted goggles. I cannot find anything in regards to face shield ...
  A: Laura, The rule you seek is under the National Federation football rules (High School). The rule ...
Football8/23/2007
  Q: I have a 10 year old son who just started football at school. He is having a hard time learning the ...
  A: Martha The first thing your son needs to learn is not the plays! He must learn not to quit. This ...
Football Weigh In Weight Loss8/23/2007
  Q: My son is 8 years old and the weight limit is 94 lbs. he is 95.1, we have had him on a healthy lean ...
  A: Bridget, This is a bit out of my expertise with respect to Weight loss. But my expert opinion as to ...
Running into Kicker8/18/2007
  Q: On 4th and long Offense lines up in punt formation. D Tackle is not blocked and running at the ...
  A: Marc In this follow up situation a Punter by holding the ball for a longer time than reasonable and ...
Running into Kicker8/18/2007
  Q: On 4th and long Offense lines up in punt formation. D Tackle is not blocked and running at the ...
  A: Marc You pose a very good question and reasoned very well. However, you need to consider a few ...
Tinted Rec Spec's8/14/2007
  Q: Does the tinting rule also apply to glasses. If so, is it only a full tint or is a lens that ...
  A: Under the NCAA rules tinting does Not apply to Glasses or contact lens only the eye shield visors ...
visors8/12/2007
  Q: i have what doctors call a migraine aura.....and its caused by quick flashes of light....now i have ...
  A: Alan, No you will not be permitted to play. The rules are very clear that no visor may be worn with ...
do i have to play for college in order to try out for the nfl one day?8/10/2007
  Q: my question is regarding the rules of trying out for NFL. i wasn't fortunate enough to play for ...
  A: No you are able to try out given your age and number of semesters since graduating from High School. ...
Prescription Visors8/7/2007
  Q: I read that question about prescription visors... how do you get them? I have searched and called ...
  A: GRahm, I just advise as to the rules, I don't write them. As far as taking the helment off, they ...
foward pass rules8/3/2007
  Q: Can a player pass the ball foward using an underhanded passing motion...( or is that an illegal ...
  A: Kevin Under both rules the NCAA and National Federation (and NFL) it is legal to throw a forward ...
visor labeling8/1/2007
  Q: While the rules make it clear that tinted visors are not permitted (even with prescription from ...
  A: Marc A follow up to my answer. I took a quick look in my library and in 2005 the NCAA issued a ...
Football visors7/28/2007
  Q: There has been a rumor going around our team saying that the rules on visors have been changed, and ...
  A: The rule is that visors are NOT to have ANY tint. 0% clear eye shield/visor is the only legal eye ...
Visor7/6/2007
  Q: I saw you responded to a similar question, but it was for a different reason. I will be a Junior ...
  A: Michael I do not know of a manufacturer that makes the perscription visor. As you know any tinting ...
how do i be a better cornerback7/2/2007
  Q: well i need advice on how to cover better hit people thats really bigger than me and how to get my ...
  A: Ashton You won't like my advice but I is the best advice for your situation. You are 11 years old. ...
How to catch a ball under pressure6/24/2007
  Q: I'm a 6'1 184 pound Tight End entering my freshmen year. i need help on catching the ball more ...
  A: Tony, You describe a problem that affects many receivers that result from lack of concentration ...
1970's Dallas cowboys book5/5/2007
  Q: Our adopted Grandmother used to work in a printing shop that did the Dallas Cowboys printing in the ...
  A: Helen, Thank you for your question. This is a bit out of my area of expertise since you are seeking ...
Coaching5/5/2007
  Q: I am a college freshman interesting in becoming a coach. Would you recommend that I major in ...
  A: Patrick, This question is a bit out of my area of expertise. I ran your quest by 3 coach friends of ...
glasses4/25/2007
  Q: is it true that there are visors that help quarterbacks see if they need glasses?
  A: Jordan, First, Visors are not legal equipment except if there is a doctor's prescription for such a ...
Coach vs. Ref4/23/2007
  Q: As a referee, what is the best way for a coach to communicate with you during the game. At times ...
  A: FOLLOW UP QUESTION****** Coach Cook, First please accept my apology for your concerns falling on ...
Coach vs. Ref4/20/2007
  Q: As a referee, what is the best way for a coach to communicate with you during the game. At times ...
  A: Coach Cook, Great Questions! I have tried to teach this at high school coaches clinics but it seems ...
College Football Question4/20/2007
  Q: What would be an acceptable 40 yard dash time for a junior college wide receiver or a receiver in ...
  A: Patrick, That is kind of an open ended question as what would be "acceptable" that depends on the ...
Kick Off4/18/2007
  Q: Can a team free kick a kick off, or must htey use a kicking tee? If they can free kick, must the ...
  A: I presume the rules you will use are the National Federation rules and not the NCAA. The kicking ...
Kick Off4/18/2007
  Q: Can a team free kick a kick off, or must htey use a kicking tee? If they can free kick, must the ...
  A: FOLLOW UP --- LINK, there is a rule in the National Federation Rule Book that prohibits ...
Kick Off4/18/2007
  Q: Can a team free kick a kick off, or must htey use a kicking tee? If they can free kick, must the ...
  A: I am not sure I understad your question as you use the term "free kick " which is a term of art not ...
football 1014/2/2007
  Q: I played Football as a youth>I now want to school my sons in the sport.where should I start?
  A: Danard, There are several good fundamental books about football that were published in the 1970s and ...
eligibility3/7/2007
  Q: Do you know of examples when the NCAA has given a waiver to the D1, 5 year elegibility rule?
  A: The NCAA does give waivers for additional eligibility under certain circumstances of hardship but it ...
How to be recognized...1/9/2007
  Q: I am playing on a high school team, and we have a running back who is very good. And I am ...
  A: Nick, First and foremost, if you want to play college football you can! The most important thing you ...
Penalties1/5/2007
  Q: If the offensive side of the ball scores points to put themselves in the lead at the end of a game, ...
  A: I need a little more information to answer this question. I believe you are asking: Can the game ...
dead ball foul11/27/2006
  Q: Team A has no timeouts left. They are down 14-13, it is in the 4th Quarter. Team A has the ball on ...
  A: Greg, I presume you are talking about a high school game since the foul was for illegal procedure; ...
why are gloves gray11/26/2006
  Q: why did the ncaa make gray gloves mandatory in 1999? i can't seem to find the reasoning behind this ...
  A: David, Good question and I have been going through my NCAA bulletins all morning to get you the ...
Playing with glasses on11/25/2006
  Q: Hey! Im not sure if you are the right person to ask this question or not, but my name is Aaron and I ...
  A: Aaron, Thank you for your question. I hope you do join the club and get the chance to play American ...
Fumbles11/13/2006
  Q: This weekend my son played in a game where he was playing defense and he tackled an offensive player ...
  A: Ty, Thanks for your question and thanks for clearing it up for me. First the ruling is correct it ...
Hey11/10/2006
  Q: What is the age eligibility for college football walk ons?Would you say A 23 year old sophomore ...
  A: Jake, A 23 year old would be eligible to walk on; provided he had not played and used up his ...
ejection from game10/31/2006
  Q: What offenses determine ejection from a jv high school game. My son was ejected for saying bullshit ...
  A: There are several things that can get a player ejected under the NCAA and Federation Rules - ...
throwing mechanics10/30/2006
  Q: I'm asking how do you throw farther?
  A: First and foremost you must be in condition with strong muscles. I recently attended a clinic where ...
Intentional Grounding10/25/2006
  Q: What is the "incentive" for a QB who knows he is going to get sacked for *NOT* intentionally ...
  A: The logic sometimes escapes me, but remember the rules are written by coaches who make up the NCAA ...
Football10/15/2006
  Q: On a kick off, can the kicking team advance a recvered on side kick ? also can the offense have more ...
  A: Rick, Thank you for you question. The kicking team be it a free kick or scrimmage kick may never ...
JV vs. Varsity Rules10/12/2006
  Q: Can a high school Senior play on Junior Varsity or should they be playing on Varsity during league ...
  A: Chris Thank you for your question. The answer to your question depends on your State High school ...
wat should i do10/10/2006
  Q: hey my name is mike and i was just wondering if i should play high-school football....im 5'3 ...
  A: Follow up: Mike first you need to have a heart to heart with your parents and secure their ...
wat should i do10/8/2006
  Q: hey my name is mike and i was just wondering if i should play high-school football....im 5'3 ...
  A: Mike, Thanks for your question. First, do "you" want to play football? It doesn't matter what ...
Starting from scratch10/7/2006
  Q: Well my boyfriend is all about sports. He coaches little league football and baseball and has done ...
  A: Sherry, Thanks for your question - it is a bit out of my area as I am an expert on the technical ...
intentional grounding for high school10/6/2006
  Q: I know what the penalty is for the pros and college for intentional grounding. Is the same for high ...
  A: Ted, Thank s for yuor question. No the Federartion rule (7-5-2) is not the same as the NCAA or NFL ...
Gloves9/12/2006
  Q: I wanted to know if its better to throw with Receiver gloves or without and why . Thank you ...
  A: Cody, The answer to your question depends on the passer. Some say the gloves give them better grip ...
coaching7/28/2003
  Q: My son is 14 years old and is playing on the freshman team this year. His coach ask me if I would be ...
  A: Jed, Just following on on your first year of coaching and your son's first year of high school ...
Safe Tackleing7/21/2003
  Q: my two sons are playing little leage football and the coaches are teaching the players to tackle by ...
  A: Michael. You had asked me a question in July and I answered it regarding tackeling techniques. I ...

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