Entries for 'Be the Referee'

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.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains the process by which national playing rules are made and changed.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl discusses when basketball officials should call an intentional foul.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains how scoring opportunities have increased in wrestling this season.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains a new basketball rule expected to make a positive impact on inappropriate sideline behavior. 

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl notes how rules changes have helped make one of the most exciting high school sports safer.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains why Michigan, and many other states, have chosen to not adopt a shot clock for basketball.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains that coaches are responsible for making sure their players are properly equipped.