Entries for 'Be the Referee'

This week, MHSAA officials coordinator Sam Davis details the adoption of the larger sideline coaching box for basketball.

This week, MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl explains some of the main obstacles standing in the way of increased use of replay at the high school level.

This week, MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl explains the use of video replay during MHSAA tournament events. 

This week, MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl discusses the "sleeper play" and if it's legal in high school football.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Brent Rice explains why seven-person crews are used at the Semifinals and Finals rounds of the 11-Player Football Playoffs. 

This week, MHSAA officials coordinator Sam Davis explains how high school football overtime differs from extra play at the college level.

This week, MHSAA officials coordinator Sam Davis explains a key piece of communication that takes place between football referees and coaches during pregame.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Brent Rice explains how high school rules differ from collegiate and professional when it comes to these kick scenarios.

This week, MHSAA officials coordinator Sam Davis discusses some of the things that do not fall under officials' many game-day responsibilities.

This week, MHSAA assistant director Brent Rice explains how every series of high school football overtime in Michigan begins with 1st-and-Goal.

This week, MHSAA officials coordinator Sam Davis explains a little-known option unique to high school football regarding kickoffs. 

This week, MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl explains the differences between high school and college and pro rules when it comes to an uncatchable pass.

In this week's edition, MHSAA officials coordinator Sam Davis explains a significant change in soccer regarding fouls in the penalty area.

In this week's edition, MHSAA officials coordinator Sam Davis takes us through a "You Make the Call" scenario regarding football face guarding.

In this week's edition, assistant director Brent Rice explains how Michigan is continuing to experiment with a 40-second play clock in football.

In this week's edition, assistant director Brent Rice discusses a pair of rules changes coming to high school football this fall.

In this final edition for the 2017-18 school year, assistant director Mark Uyl explains how officials are selected to work the MHSAA's biggest tournament events.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl tells of a letter that caught our attention, sent by one of our member school superintendents in support of officials and pledging to improve sportsmanship.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl clears up confusion about the differences between a block and a charge in basketball. 

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl talks about some of the challenges that arise during a pivotal point every basketball season.