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Rule 11 Podcast: College Football Officiating Conversations

131 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 148 ratings

An opportunity to stay engaged with college football officiating. Two college football officials discuss NCAA rules, mechanics and other topics related to college football officiating. Experienced guests will provide officiating tips and information that will help you grow in your officiating career.

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Conversation 29 - Officiating Fitness & Nutrition: PAC-12 BJ Justin Nelson

August 12, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MB

Having a fitness and nutrition plan is essential in everyday life, but can make a real difference in our officiating performance. PAC-12 Back Judge, Justin Nelson joins us to provide some guidelines around fitness and nutrition as it pertains to officiating. It may help you take that next step in your game day performance Support the show

Conversation 28 - Big XII Referee Reggie Smith: Crew Leadership/Announcements

August 05, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 33.1 MB

Big XII Referee, Reggie Smith joins us for a great conversation about crew leadership and announcements One the most recognized voices among college football referees, Reggie'shares his approach to crew leadership and how he has come to master announcements Reggie touches on: Leadership Style Setting the proper tone for the crew How he engages the crew in the offseason/preseason Mastering announcements Having presence Support the show

Conversation 27 - Rules Talk: Blocking Below the Waist

July 29, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MB

Tyler and Dwayne discuss rules surrounding blocking below the waist (9-1-6), including some of the differences this season. Support the show

Conversation 26: Managing End of the Half with John O'Neill and Jeff Flanagan

July 22, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 31 MB

We are privileged to be joined by two of the top referees in college football: John O'Neill from the Big10 and Jeff Flanagan from the ACC. John and Jeff discuss managing the end of the half and situational awareness. They cover the many things that we need to think about and some ways to ensure that this crucial part of the game is handled successfully. Topics covered include: Why this portion of the game is so important Best time to review this part of the game Keys to successfully m...

Conversation 25 - PAC 12 Replay Official Jerry Meyerhoff

July 15, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MB

Longtime PAC10/12 umpire and current PAC12 Replay Official Jerry Meyerhoff, joins us to give us an overview of the replay function. The conversation covers the following topics: Various replay roles and responsibilities Game week preparation and pre-game duties Glimpse inside the replay booth on game day Post game tasks Support the show

Conversation 24 - Free Kicks (Touching)

July 08, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MB

Tyler and Dwayne continue their discussion on free kicks. This time they dive into rules surrounding touching of a free kick. Having these rules at the forefront of our minds is crucial when we're trying to rule on action during an onside kick. Support the show

Conversation 23 - Free Kick Rules (Fair Catch/KCI)

July 01, 2018 04:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MB

Tyler and Dwayne discuss rules surrounding fair catch and kick catch interference during free kicks. The new fair catch rule on free kicks has some surprising complexity to it. We hope this conversation will help in your understanding of this rule. Support the show

Conversation 22 - Rule 10-2-5.a with Big12 FJ Matt Mills

June 17, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 36.8 MB

Big 12 FJ Matt Mills breaks down rule 10.2.5.a regarding fouls by the non-scoring team. Although there are only 2 paragraphs, these this rule can get pretty complicated. Matt does a great job building up from basic scenarios to more complex ones. This one is a great listen if you've had trouble understanding this rule, or just want a new way to look at it. Support the show

Conversation 21 - BigSky FJ Mike Bezner

June 10, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 25.7 MB

Mike Bezner talks to us about some of the differences between high school and college officiating. We also discuss some differences between small college and D1. The conversation includes accountability, time spent, and the increased expectations of a college football official Mention On The Show NCAA vs NFHS 2019 Support the show

Conversation 20 - Batting and Kicking

June 03, 2018 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MB

We made it to conversation #20! Tyler and Dwayne reflect a bit on the past 6 months at the beginning of this conversation. We then discuss rules related to batting and kicking. Primary Rule 9.4 Support the show

Conversation 19 - PAC-12 Back Judge John Morton

May 30, 2018 04:00 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MB

In this conversation, John Morton talks to us about watching video and how he uses it to prepare for the season and an upcoming game. John also discusses what a typical in-season week looks like for him as well as game day. Support the show

Conversation 18 - New Rules Examples

May 13, 2018 04:00 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MB

Tyler and Dwayne continue the new rules discussion with a few more examples. There will be more discussion on this topic as we get more guidance from the national level. This conversation will hopefully get you thinking about some of the possible scenarios. Support the show

Conversation 17 - New Rules w/ PAC-12 Referee Steve Strimling

May 06, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MB

PAC-12 Referee Steve Strimling joins us to discuss new rules and editorial changes for the 2018 season. Steve is well-know for his rules knowledge. He shares some insights about the new rules. There will more on this topic in the coming weeks. Tune in to get the latest regarding the new rules and editorial changes. Support the show

Conversation 16 - Big XII Referee Brandon Cruse

April 29, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 31 MB

Brandon recently gave a presentation at the CFO National Referee clinic, called "Starting Out as a Referee" In this conversation, he talks to Tyler and Dwayne about the role of the Referee and how he breaks down the "offseason" to prepare himself and the crew to work at a high level. Support the show

Conversation 15 - Scrimmage Kick Rules

April 15, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.7 MB

Tyler and Dwayne discuss several rules related to scrimmage kick, including key definitions. Tune in for a look into these often misunderstood rules. Support the show

Bonus: Audio Play Scenarios - Pilot

April 08, 2018 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.21 MB

We are piloting a new idea - Audio Play Scenarios. You can now work on rules questions while working out or driving to work or the game. Each play scenario will be read, followed by the answer including an explanation and rule references. Feel free to rewind to listen again or pause to answer Please fill out this short survey so we can get your feedback. Survey Support the show

Conversation 14 - Mountain West CJ Tyree Walton

April 01, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16 MB

Last year, CJ Tyree Walton completed his rookie season in the Mountain West. He joins us to discuss the transition from small college to FBS level football. Tyree discusses how he prepared, not only for his rookie season, but also switching to a position that he had never worked before. Additionally we discuss what has helped Tyree be successful along the way. Listen for a great look into one official's journey to D-1 football Support the show

Conversation 13 - Goal Lines and End Zone Rules

March 25, 2018 04:00 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MB

In this conversation, Tyler and Dwayne discuss rules that involve the goal line and end zone. Rules pertaining to touchdowns, safeties and touchbacks are discussed. We discuss penalty enforcement including how to determine the basic and enforcement spots. Support the show

Conversation 12 - Introduction to O2Os

March 18, 2018 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MB

Official to Official(O2O) communication is becoming more prevalent each year. Still some conferences have note made the jump. In this conversation, Tyler and Dwayne discuss a low-cost O2O option that is being used by a number of conferences. We discuss the costs, accessories, how to wear and some lessons learned from our first full year using O2Os. Support the show

Conversation 11 - PAC-12 CJ Supervisor Jay Stricherz

March 11, 2018 05:00 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MB

Jay Stricherz is currently the PAC-12 position supervisor for Center Judges. A longtime PAC-12 referee, Jay discusses his career and his duties as the CJ supervisor. Jay has been the CJ supervisor for the PAC-12 since the position was introduced. He talks about how the position has evolved Support the show

Conversation 10 - Injury Prevention with Fitness Expert Sean Robbins

March 04, 2018 05:00 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MB

Coach Sean Robbins, from Fitness & Sports Excellerated (FSE), is a National Federation of Professional Trainers certified Master Trainer, with specialist designations in personal training, sports nutrition, weight training and endurance training. Additionally, he specializes in injury prevention and fitness for football officials. Working with officials in the NFL, Big 10 and PAC-12, Sean help officials to improve their movement on the field to help prevent injuries. Sean will be at a ...

Conversation 10 - Injury Prevention with Fitness Expert Sean Robbins

March 04, 2018 05:00 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MB

Coach Sean Robbins, from Fitness & Sports Excellerated (FSE), is a National Federation of Professional Trainers certified Master Trainer, with specialist designations in personal training, sports nutrition, weight training and endurance training. Additionally, he specializes in injury prevention and fitness for football officials. Working with officials in the NFL, Big 10 and PAC-12, Sean help officials to improve their movement on the field to help prevent injuries. Sean will be at a ...

Conversation 9 - Under Two Minutes

February 18, 2018 05:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MB

When the game clock reaches two minutes, there a few of clock related rules that get activated. Tyler and Dwayne discuss these rules and some of the mechanics/communication that go along with them. We review stopping the clock, unfair clock tactics, 10-second subtraction and minimum time to stop the clock. Support the show

Conversation 8 - PAC-12 VP of Officiating, David Coleman

February 11, 2018 05:00 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MB

We are honored to have the PAC-12 VP of Officiating David Coleman. Mr. Coleman has a very interesting background story which he shares with us. He also covers his role as VP of Officiating, whose duties cover several sports. Mr Coleman discuss what he is looking for in officials and his whole person approach. Even if you are not looking to move on to the PAC-12, there are a number of good points that can help you. Support the show

Conversation 7 - Starting and Stopping the Clock

January 28, 2018 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MB

Tyler and Dwayne discuss rule 3.3.2 - Starting and Stopping the Clock. We break down each part of the rule; giving examples where appropriate. Support the show

Conversation 6 - NIFOA Supervisor Mike Burton

January 21, 2018 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MB

Mike Burton is the supervisor of the Northwest Intercollegiate Football Association who's officials work in the GNAC (Division II) and NWC (Division III) conferences. Mike's officials also work 2 NAIA schools in Arizona. Mike discusses his background and reflects on the past season. Mike gives us a glimpse into the 2018 season. He also shares how he finds officials to work in his conferences and what he is looking for. Support the show

Conversation 5 – Big 12 HL John Braun

January 14, 2018 05:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MB

Our conversation with John, includes his path to the Big12 conference, his past season (which included a bowl game assignment) and the Email Rules Exchange competition that he mediates. We also discuss the role of camps/clinics. There is a lot of good information and insight from John in this conversation. Email Rules Exchange Info The Email Rules Exchange is a great way to get better at the rules. We highly recommend participating. If you're interested, simply email John at jebraun3@gm...

Conversation 4 - Mastering The Basic Spots

January 09, 2018 05:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MB

Taking it back to the basics. This conversation explores mastering the most basic part of penalty enforcement, basic spots. Tyler and Dwayne break down the difference between a basic spot and an enforcement spot any why it is essential to understand how to get the basic spot. Support the show

Conversation 2 - The "Offseason" life

January 09, 2018 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

Tyler and Dwayne discuss what happens after the season ends. Discussion about reflection on the past season, goal setting and family time are features of this episode. More proof that there is no officiating off-season. Support the show

Conversation 3 - Tait-Consul Football Officials Camp w/ guest Gary Reed

January 09, 2018 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MB

Pac-12 Side Judge Gary Reed joins us to discuss his football officiating journey and talks about the football officials camp that he co-directs: Tait-Consul Football Officials Camp at Southern Utah University. https://www.taitconsul.com Support the show

Conversation 1 - The Beginning

January 03, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MB

Introduction to the Rule 11 Podcast. Dedicated to sharing information related to college football officiating, this episode discusses how the idea came about and what you can expect in future episodes Support the show

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