The Officials
Now we all know that any sports game can not be played at a decent standard with out the men( or women) in the middle who officiate the game we are playing / watching. Sometimes we hate them sometimes we love them but either way they are an integral part of any sporting event and more so in the game of American football. Here we explain why there are so many out on the field and what there jobs are and what there arm movements are all about.
The officials’ lineup
Referee The referee has general oversight and control of the game. He’ s the final authority for the score, for the number of a down in case of a disagreement, and for all rule interpretations when a debate arises among the other officials. Although some players and coaches consider the referee a bad guy, he’ s the only official who wears a white hat.( All the other officials wear black hats.) The referee announces all penalties and confers with the offending team’ s captain, explaining the penalty. Before the snap of the ball, he positions himself in the offensive backfield, 10 to 12 yards behind the line of scrimmage, and favours the right side if the quarterback is righthanded( and, of course, the left side if the quarterback is left-handed). The referee also monitors any illegal hits on the quarterback, such as roughing the passer. He follows the quarterback throughout the game and watches for the legality of blocks made near him.