Former NFL Official Takes a Look Back
By Jerry Seeman, Special to USA Football Tue, 12/08/2009 - 7:23am
Jerry Seeman served as NFL Senior Director of Officiating from 1992-2000. His officiating career lasted more than 25 years, including 16 years in the NFL, where Seeman worked two Super Bowls. While an active official, he worked all levels of football, including youth games.
Officiating Members in Their Own Words
By Alex Fink Wed, 11/25/2009 - 5:29am
Laurie Jordan
Experience: 7 years certified, 6 on the field
Level: HS Certified Official (Crew had All-Varsity Schedule)
Associations: Board Position AOA (Athletic Officials Association), Secretary of Inter-Association Council of Athletic Officials (IACAO)
Managing Liability, Safety on the Football Field
By Alan Goldberger, Special to Referee Magazine Wed, 11/11/2009 - 5:04am
Veteran officials know that correct mechanics place a referee in the right spot to make the call. The call may be a flag for taunting, an ejection for flagrant contact or a "no call" by a strategically positioned official to prevent a violation. In all these events, mechanics save the day by avoiding a situation that could lead to official liability.
