%PDF-1.7 % He has worked in a sales director position for Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, WA, since 2012 and previously held management positions located in Washington, DC, and San Diego, CA with technology companies that served the aerospace and homeland security industries. Gerald Austin is out as head of Conference USA officiating Defee replaces Gerald Austin. The mandate makes sense: Iowa has allowed more than 24 points in a game four times in the past two seasons, losing each game. Officiating a college game involves training, development and experience. College football officiating crews essentially serve as the third team on the playing field. 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I look forward to building on the foundation established by Rogers Redding in this position and to the challenges ahead in continuing to enhance officiating performance while we work to develop trust in the overall program. The 2022 Conference USA football season was the 27th season of college football play for Conference USA . Shaw excelled as a head referee for 15 years in the Southeastern Conference, earning 14 postseason assignments, including two national championship games. After making 17 interceptions to spark a memorable 2020 season, Indiana has given up a combined 54 touchdowns against just 12 picks the past two years. What exactly was Kyle Shanahan doing? The conference has already begun its search for a new coordinator of football officials. 12/20/2019 4:31:41 PM. [11] At the end of the season, she was selected to work the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl between Marshall and Ohio, making her the first woman to officiate a bowl game. The rapid, remarkable rise of college football official Amanda Sauer You do not have JavaScript Enabled on this browser. Mike Defee, a former Big 12 referee and current referee trainer for the NFL, is the new coordinator of football officials for Conference USA. Last year's group was one of just three nationally in allow 30 or more touchdowns and at least 8 yards per pass attempt. He is also one of the finest gentlemen one could ever meet. The Big 12 is a member of College Football Officiating West, a consortium that includes the . Head coach Robert Saleh speaks with reporters at the NFL Annual League Meeting to provide an update on the . Aaron Rodgers Introductory Press Conference The 10 biggest transfers during the college football offseason, Georgia, Michigan lead way-too-early college football Top 25, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Trainer CoachesRobert RichesonMichael CooperAl GreenJerod PhillipsEugene HallAnthony FlemmingRichard JordanTerry Jones. [note 1][17] Thomas made her NFL regular season debut in a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 13, 2015, as part of Pete Morelli's crew as the line judge. Recreation (3) Contract (42) Experienced (651) Internship (27) 2 Year Degree (7) 4 Year Degree (568) Doctorate (2) Some College (10) Apply Filters. The Owls shot a 22-over par 310 to sit in eighth-place. Can they put the pieces together in the secondary? Conference USA will host its first Officiating Camp in 2022 as part of the league's officiating developmental program. She called Gerald Austin, the league's officiating coordinator, and recommended Sauer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ben Austro is the editor and founder of Football Zebras and the author of, Gerald Austin is out as head of Conference USA officiating, working as a consultant for Raiders coach Jon Gruden, the first woman to officiate a Super Bowl. Football - Conference USA This position will be responsible for all components of the football officiating program for the Big Sky Conference, an NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) league. Supervisor of Officials, C-USA: Spouse: Married: Children: 6: Gerald Austin (born December 4, 1941) is a former American football official, who worked in the National Football League (NFL) from the 1982 season through the 2007 season. SAN FRANCISCO - The Pac-12 Conference has hired David Coleman to lead a new model for its officiating programs, the Conference announced today. Thanks for visiting conferenceusa.com! Steve Shaw, a highly respected football officiating and rules expert, has been selected to be college footballs next national coordinator of officials. Minnesota also brings back Daniel Jackson after his strong close to 2022, which included 159 receiving yards and three touchdowns in wins against Wisconsin and Syracuse to end the season. tz:T) Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. That's the magic number for offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, at least, after he agreed to a reworked contract that requires a minimum of 25 points per game in 2023. Search Results: 908 Jobs. [7], Before becoming a referee, she worked as a pharmaceutical representative. This hire comes on the heels of the NFL announcing an officiating partnership with select college conferences to strengthen the officiating pipeline. Conference USA was not involved in the partnership, and the conference is not part of a multi-conference officiating consortium. Austin, 80, has headed the football officiating for the conference since 2001. Sarah Thomas (ne Bailey; born September 21, 1973)[2][3] is an American football official, currently for the National Football League (NFL). Indications from the spring suggests there will be drastic departure from the norm. Football Zebras has confirmed that former NFL referee Gerald Austin has left his post as coordinator of football officials for Conference USA. Steve stands out as a leader in college football officiating. Apr 29, 2015. American Athletic Conference Dennis HenniganCoordinator Football Officials Atlantic Coast Conference & Big South; Bob WaggonerAssistant Coordinator Big10, MAC, & Missouri Valley; Gene SteratoreCoordinator Of Football Officials Presidents Conference; 2015. [5][6] She attended Pascagoula High School, where she lettered five times in softball, the first student to ever do so. I look forward to working with our student-athletes, coaches, administrators and officials. %%EOF In his officiating days, he used "Coach" during the game. Mike Defee, a former Big 12 referee and current referee trainer for the NFL, is the new coordinator of football officials for Conference USA. Staff Directory - Big Ten Conference The Rice Golf team finished the first round of the Conference USA Championship at Texarkana, Ark. Putting a bug in their ear? (Photo: USA TODAY Sports) Big Ten Coordinator of Football Officials, Bill Carollo, said at the conference's Media Day gathering on Friday in Chicago that the league is hoping to diversify its . The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. DALLAS - Conference USA announced today the hiring of Mike Defee as the league's Coordinator of Football Officials.. Defee is a highly decorated official who brings 19 years of field experience as a collegiate official to C-USA, and since 2020, he has been involved with the National Football League. Once the game started, she was just doing the job that the line judge does in every game we play. "His educational background, successful officiating career and extensive management experience with Microsoft have prepared him to successfully guide the SEC's football officiating program into the future.". Clear All Filters. Commitment to student-athletes and their academic success, as well as athletic . There are even some nice pieces at wide receiver, including a very promising youngster in sophomore Rashad Rochelle, though Rutgers does lose its top three at the position. The 2021 Conference USA football season was the 26th season of college football play for Conference USA (C-USA). List of Conference USA Football Championship Game announcers, Conference USA Football Championship Game, "Football Meets East Carolina in C-USA Championship Game on Saturday", NCAA v. Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Conference_USA_Football_Championship_Game_announcers&oldid=1124469662, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 29 November 2022, at 00:51. Through Steves work, the process for officiating football has been modernized through cutting-edge communication technology, implementation of instant replay and use of video for analysis and instruction. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 2021 Speakers - Sports Officiating Summit @ Home The Big 12 has a new head of football officials. 2022 Conference USA football season - Wikipedia Austin did not respond to our request for comment before publishing. The league, Stay Connected provide growing opportunities for officials to stay engaged and communicate so that improved performance can be the result, Dependable say what we mean and mean what we say, Believable be consistent with our message, Increase collaboration process with officials and encourage dialogue, Reinforce the Positives to repeat successes, Instruct on How to correct the Negatives to avoid repeats, Provide more information to Trainers so they know the Why and How, More timely access to video resources with simpler platforms, Provide much more instructional content, easier to use, Think outside the traditional box, bring in other types of resources/people. There's similar optimism at running back and linebacker, where Mohamed Toure and Moses Walker return from injury. FB: Defee Named C-USA Coordinator of Football Officials C-USA Social Championships Footer 2023 Conference USA Footer Navigation Terms of Service Privacy Policy Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for visiting conferenceusa.com! The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Our program is designed to create a competitive environment that allows transparency, growth and steady improvement. Thomas was the first woman to officiate a major college football game, the first to officiate a bowl game, and the first to officiate in a Big Ten stadium. "John is widely recognized as one of the finest football officials in the nation and we are fortunate to have someone with his knowledge and ability serving in this important leadership position for our conference," said Sankey. DALLAS - Conference USA announced today the hiring of Mike Defee as the league's Coordinator of Football Officials. Thomas has officiated United Football League games, and in 2010 worked the league championship game. endstream endobj 102 0 obj <>/Metadata 4 0 R/Pages 99 0 R/StructTreeRoot 8 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences 120 0 R>> endobj 103 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 99 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 104 0 obj <>stream This should simply be viewed as progress.". Mary Langenfeld-USA . The school announced on November 30 that Texas Tech offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie would take over as the new head coach. Nosal will also serve as the offensive line coach and run game coordinator for the 2023 season. he is the coordinator of football officials for Conference USA. The following is a list of the television networks and announcers who have broadcast the college football's Conference USA Championship Game throughout the years. "I am excited to serve in a leadership position that will afford me the opportunity to transition from leading a crew of eight officials on the field to . John is a superb choice for this important position and will do a great job. Working the official? -Gene Steratore, former NFL official and current rules analyst for CBS Sports, "John has been a highly successful and respected official going back to his days in the old Big East. NEW ARRIVALS:The 10 biggest transfers during the college football offseason, LOOKING AHEAD:Georgia, Michigan lead way-too-early college football Top 25. 26 Whzp&>|J4&U# ]aSyYEULggfbT"ft>TDN'Kli\] xutgx?WIqgyahd:~DiP$}=b. Illinois has to find a way to match the production of former startersDevon Witherspoon and Sydney Brown, two of the nation's very best in 2022. . After being looked at for a brief concussion protocol, Thomas returned and finished the game with the broken wrist. McDaid has served as a referee in the Southeastern Conference since 2015, joining the SEC after two years in the same position with the American Athletic Conference. Coordinator of Football Officials in , for Big Sky Conference Our officiating program will be based on honesty and transparency. Can the offense average 25 points per game? Power rankings and the biggest questions for SEC teams. -Mike Tranghese,former Big East commissioner, The Official Website of the Southeastern Conference, Get Your Peanuts: See SEC's top plays from this week, Braud calls Fouts 'most competitive' on Bama's roster, Milloy says player-led approach is key for Lady Vols, Espinal secures Vandy's sweep of UK in walk-off fashion, Around the SEC Diamond: Postseason predictions. She worked her first varsity high school game in 1999. He worked his way up through the college ranks, joining the Big 12 conference in 2006 as a back judge and became a Big 12 referee in 2010. [5] Early feedback this spring has been positively glowing: Card has been singled out by teammates for his production, command and leadership qualities during the transition to a new staff. With spring football almost complete, here's how the Big Ten stacks up with one lingering question for each team: The Wolverines hit a home run last season with the addition of Virginia transfer Olusegun Oluwatimi, one of the nation's top centers as a junior and senior. SEC Football Officials are dedicated to their work and approach each game with integrity and focus on fairly administering the competition. Citrus Bowl (2005) Robertson Stadium (2006, 2011) Bright House Networks Stadium (2007, 2010) Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium (2008, 2012) Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (2009) Rice Stadium (2013) Joan C. Edwards Stadium (2014, 2020) Houchens Industries-L. T. Smith Stadium (2015, 2016) FAU Stadium (2017, 2019) For more information, click here. FARMINGTON, Utah (April 7, 2023) - The Big Sky Conference has hired Randy Campbell as its Coordinator of Football Officials, Commissioner Tom Wistrcill announced today. : C-USA announces the hiring of Mike Defee as the league's Coordinator of Football Officials. "All of us at the American Athletic Conference send our congratulations and best wishes to John McDaid on this well-earned appointment. During his tenure in Conference USA, Austin most notably hired Sarah Thomas as an official directly from the high school level. Ken Talley is eligible after redshirting last season following his transfer from Penn State. the NFL announcing an officiating partnership with select college conferences to strengthen the officiating pipeline. [14], When asked about the challenges associated with being a football referee, Thomas claimed there have "not been any challenges" being a female in football and stated, "Everybody has been very professional, and they look at me just like another official", aiding in Thomas's defense to be viewed as equal to her colleagues.[7]. 2021 Speakers - Sports Officiating Summit @ Home Explore the Program Speakers Support Organizations Vaccines & Officiating 2020 Summit @ Home 2021 Speakers These presenters have given their time and talent to make the 2021 Summit @ Home a success. While questions persist about the depth and quality of the offensive line, Nebraska expects to run the football effectively under first-year coach Matt Rhule and running backs coach E.J. SEC Officiating Clubhouse - Latest Headlines, Standings, Schedule, and Bowling Green Falcons Coaching Staff 2023 | College Football Network . The two leagues jointly announced on Monday that John McDaid would serve as their new combined coordinator of football officials going forward. The defense plummeted to 106th nationally in 2021 but rebounded to 68th last season. Football Coordinator of Officials (PDF) - Conference USA Privacy Policy Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for visiting conferenceusa.com! He is a good listener and his work ethic speaks volumes." Shaw was recently named college football's national coordinator by the board of managers for the College Football Officiating, LLC. Senior Forrest Park leads the Owls in a tie for 26 th -place at four-over par after carding a 76. A huge influx of transfer talent will support a defense that brings back just two starters though that may not be a bad thing given the Hoosiers' recent defensive swoon. On April 8, 2015, Thomas was hired as the first full-time female official in NFL history,[note 1] and for the 2020 NFL season, she was on the officiating crew headed by referee Shawn Hochuli. Conference USA - : C-USA announces the hiring of Mike - Facebook SEC, Sun Belt name new Coordinator of Football Officials [8], She is married to Brian Thomas. Four-star signeesBai Jobe and Andrew Depaepe are already on campus;Jalen Thompson will arrive this summer. Shaw, who currently serves the Southeastern Conference and Sun Belt Conference as coordinator of officials, will assume the national role in March 2020. C-USA Football Officiating - Conference USA Sarah Thomas is set to make history again. Steve Shaw, a highly respected football officiating and rules expert, has been selected to be college football's next national coordinator of officials. He has also been working as a consultant for Raiders coach Jon Gruden, assisting with replay decisions during games. Can this offense and defense get out of the cellar? John will bring all of those traits to this position for the SEC. In February 2021, she became the first woman to officiate in a Super Bowl. To be selected a consensus All-American, players must be chosen to the first team on at least half of the five official selectors as recognized . Allar will be the Nittany Lions' replacement for Sean Clifford after tossing four touchdowns in reserve duty as a freshman, even if James Franklin might not name an official starter until closer to the season opener. Big 12 names Greg Burks as Cooridinator of Football Officials Austin was a rules analyst on Monday Night Football from 2012 to 2017 sharing the broadcast booth with Gruden. [22], Thomas was selected for the Super Bowl LV officiating crew and became the first woman to officiate a Super Bowl, also in the down judge position.[23]. "This year we have added female officials to our roster. Congratulations to Mike Defee and best wishes as he leads Conference USA football officials. [4] She wears uniform number 53. Big Ten football power rankings, team questions after spring practice American Athletic Conference 545 East John Carpenter Freeway Suite 300 Irving, TX 75062 (469) 284-5167 info@theamerican.org Staff Directory; Name Title . Thomas worked New Orleans Saints scrimmages,[16] and was part of the NFL officiating development program, spending three days at the Indianapolis Colts minicamp. One is left tackleLaDarius Henderson, though he's yet to arrive on campus from Arizona State. His leadership, integrity, dedication and passion have made us better and make him the ideal person to serve as the national coordinator of football officials. Stanford transfersDrake Nugent and Myles Hinton are also in the mix, with Nugent the favorite to take over forOluwatimi at center. He was a referee in the Big East Conference from 2006-2012 and a back judge in the Big East from 2001-2005. Former college referee Mike Defee is the new Conference USA coordinator While Conference USA is committed to building the next generation of college programs, the league is also invested in recruiting and developing people to become league officials. I am grateful for my experience in the Southeastern Conference, both on the field as an active official and as coordinator of officials, and thankful for the relationships I developed in theSEC and Sun Belt.. [5] In her three seasons on the basketball team, Thomas amassed 779 points, 441 rebounds, 108 assists, and 192 steals. Gerry Austin - Wikipedia Defee will retain his post as a trainer for referees and new NFL officials.
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