Video on new website.

[jaybird]

Jeff, great site.

My first impression is that the Referee likes to not only talk but dominate the conversations. He talked too much on "Officially Speaking", he dominated the pre-game conference and on the field he was dictatorial with the crew. He needs to be reminded that he is part of a crew and that it takes teamwork to be successful.

Pre-game: Dominated too much by the Referee. This should be a time when there is crew involvement with each official responsible for various topics of discussion. There appeared to be a couple of mechanics questions that were not satisfactorily covered to completion.

Hurdling: Absolutely! This was a direct violation of the NFHS rule as written. The Referee way overstepped his bounds of authority with his asinine remarks and by showing a complete lack of trust in one of his crewmates. At the point of the hurdle, why would he even be watching the ball carrier to know whether it was a justified call or not?

The reference to "pioneer calls" is ludicrous. His on-the-field admonishment is akin to an egotistical prison guard talking "down" to a juvenile delinquent. He seems to have a need to display power and authority.