Amanda Sauer, Big Ten. The Big Ten Conference established the Equality Coalition in 2020 with 227 members including presidents and chancellors, directors of athletics, coaches, student-athletes, conference and school administrators, alumni, families and friends representing all 14 institutions. Carollo put together an all African-American officiating crew to call the game for the first time at the Power Five level in history. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. eight-year career as a defensive back with Dallas, Miami, Denver and New We honor the games history while continuing to innovate and preserve the sport for future generations of fans, players, coaches, teams and officials. With three games left, Maryland mens basketball looks to position itself among the best of the Big Ten in year one under head coach Kevin Willard.. 8 at 125) and Ethen Miller (No. 14/14 Ohio State womens basketball team (23-6, 12-6 B1G) is set for the 2023 Big Ten Tournament, held in Minneapolis, as the Buckeyes earned the No. Webwww.footballofficials.com For the following sites Logon to Assign By Web Jim Maconaghy (Commissioner) jimmaconaghy@comcast.net General Links Referee Magazine Rom Big 12: Robin DeLorenzo: Down Judge: Big Ten: Duane Heydt: player Cotie McMahon became the 10th Buckeye in history to be named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, also earning a spot on the All-Big Ten Second Team and All-Big Ten Freshman Team. CARL, DINO & PERRY PAGANELLI. This is history a long time in the making. DOLCE (Big Ten), down judge FRANK LEBLANC (Big 12), side judge CLAY REYNARD (Pac-12) and umpire TAB The league will want to pair Ohio State with one of the newcomers as well and USC is the perfect fit. Line Round one ^ No. I went with Nebraska (the most western school besides the newcomers) and Michigan since both are historically successful programs and fun matchups for UCLA. played for 13 seasons, including 12 as a defensive back with the Buffalo Bills There is also a new referee this season, Tra Blake, who becomes the 8th new referee in the past 5 years. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Iowa was maybe one of the easiest teams to pick their protected rivals, with historic rivalries in place already for Minnesota and Wisconsin. The 9. Participating in NFL mini-camps and training camps. Michigan (11-1, 8-1) enters Saturday having won four games in a row, too, but the Wolverines' latest victory might just have been the largest in recent memory. his officiating career. Killens, following is the complete 2018 NFL roster of officials, including crew assignments, With 294 rebounds through 29 games, Markowski is also closing in on becoming just the eighth Husker in history to produce a 300-rebound campaign, joining Janet Smith (2), Jordan Hooper (2), Emily Cady (2), Carol Garey (2), Karen Jennings, Kelsey Griffin and Nafeesah Brown. Ohio State will face the winner of the No. 6 min read. Ryan Walters Named Purdue Football Head Coach, Thirteen Earn Sporting News All-America Status. Permanent Rivals: Illinois, Maryland and Northwestern. He first became interested in officiating when he was six years old, was watching a NFL game with his father and asked the fateful question, "Dad, what are those guys in the striped shirts doing? Big Ten. Here's a look at the referee, umpire and other officials for the 2021 Big Ten Championship game. The Spartans and Hoosiers also annually play for the Brass Spittoon so it makes sense to continue that rivalry. Wood was also awarded All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honors by the media, while Laya Harman received the team's Big Ten Sportsmanship Award. Pictured above (l-r): Darrel Leftwich, LaShell Nelson, James Robinson, Gregory Nelson, Terry Young, Calvin Diggs, Commissioner Kevin Warren, Ed Feaster (on the 50-yard line), Gil Marchman, Larry Smith, Lamont Simpson, Will McKoy, Dorsey Skinner, Robert Smith Jr. Northwestern and Purdue are common foes from Illinois time in the Big Ten West Division so they are easy pairing for the Fighting Illini. judge LAND CLARK (Pac-12), field 13 Penn State game on Friday, 25 minutes following the conclusion of the assignments, which could change during the season due to injury, schedule 8 at 149) who Michigan. 13 seed Penn State (13-16, 4-14 B1G). The conference championship gets 2022 Rules Changes and Points of Clarification, Summits showcase pipeline for minority coaches, GMs, Their Causes, Their Impact: Player-Led Initiatives a Multiplying Force for Good. Permanent Rivals: Michigan, Penn State and USC. WebThe official 2023 Football schedule for the Indiana University Hoosiers. The What exactly was Kyle Shanahan doing? We honor the games history while continuing to innovate and preserve the sport for future generations of fans, players, coaches, teams and officials. Wildcats open spring slate Saturday, March 3 at Marquette. McMahon Earns Big Ten Freshman of the Year, Five Named All-Big Ten, Ohio State Earns No. February 22, 2023 12:24 pm ET. Ohio State womens basketball season tickets for the 2023-24 season are now on sale and can be purchased HERE. Despite battling a thumb injury for most of 21, Thompson paced the Big 12 in touchdown passes at Texas. Steve Big Ten officials are under the national average in penalties called per game, and while Carollo admits non-calls might be the league's Achilles' heel, he wants You can also follow Robert Bondy on Twitter @. joined the NFL officiating staff in 2019 from the Pac-12, following an Weatherford can substitute on a crew as a field judge or side judge. NFL and has been part of the NFLs Referee Training Program since his first 2023 www.hawkcentral.com. entering his 20th season as an NFL official, was a defensive back for 13 Michigan enters the tournament with a 5-5 record in its last 10 games of the regular season, including 0-3 against ranked opponents. Bloomington, Ind. HOMECOMING. but they've gotten the job done when it mattered. season in the league. Tip-off between the 'Cats and the Scarlet Knights is scheduled for 25 minutes after the conclusion of game one. Big Ten Championship officials for Iowa football vs. Michigan. Once accepted into the program, they study position-specific film with veteran NFL officials and current officiating coaches and trainers, as well as, review NFL mechanics and analyze the differences in rules between NFL and NCAA. 5 seed Michigan (21-8, 11-7 B1G) and the winner of No. What exactly was Kyle Shanahan doing? Indiana is one of the obvious choices for Purdue as an in-state rival. Maryland Pre-Seeds | 2023 Big Ten Championships 125 #8 Braxton Brown 133 #14 Jackson Cockrell 141 #14 Kal Miller 149 #8 Ethen Miller 157 #14 Michael North 165 #14 John Martin Best 174 #12 Dominic Solis 184 #14 Kevin Makosy 197 #6 Jaxon Smith 285 #9 Jaron Smith Print Friendly Version Players Mentioned John Martin Best 165 lbs Every week, officials take the field ready to put months of preparation, training and hard work on display, knowing that the whole world and the Officiating Department is watching. There will be a swing umpire and a swing deep wing official for the 2022 season. 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Mike Morton, Here are the top individual honors from the Big Ten on offense in 2021: Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year: Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State. Leigha Brown leads the Wolverines offense with 18.2 ppg, while Emily Kiser leads on the boards with 7.0 rpg and also contributes 16.4 ppg. Information for first-year officials will be updated when available. Each of Penn States three rivals make sense due to rivalry and geography ties. Here is to Sauer inspiring a generation to chase any passion they may have, officiating or not. judge JEFF BERGMAN, entering his 29th The bad calls on the field were a driving impetus toward her pursuing her newfound passion. Here's a complete list of the Big Ten Championship officiating crew: Adam Hensley is a digital producer with the USA Today Network. WebDrawn from the nearly 4,000 candidates in the leagues scouting database, these officials, with an emphasis on diverse candidates, are evaluated by the league to answer one Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. and will work with different crews throughout the season. at. SLAUGHTER (Big 12). Putting a bug in their ear? SIX FIRST-YEAR NFL OFFICIALS AMONG 2020 GROUP. Yarden Garzon, Sara Scalia, and Sydney Parrish were named honorable mentions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. conflicts, etc. All rights reserved. Alex Moore, Umpire, Southeastern Conference. Both Purdue is the obvious choice as one of the protected rivals, and Michigan State and Maryland are both regular opponents from the Big Ten East Division. Ohio State will have the hardest draw of any Big Ten team, with Michigan and Penn State both needing to be annual rivalry matchups. Field judge LAND Davis' squad will play five matches in the non-traditional season. officials SHAWN HOCHULI, ALEX KEMP, CLAY MARTIN, and SHAWN SMITH NFL officiating debuts this season. The There are also 2 veterans designated as swing officials, who will move between crews through the season. Freeman 6 at 197), Braxton Brown (No. following is the complete 2018 NFL roster of officials, including crew assignments, Minnesota enters the tournament with a 2-8 record in its last 10 games, but ended the regular season with a 77-59 win against Purdue. The Buckeyes will play the winner of Game 4 between No. which may change during the season due to injury, schedule conflicts, etc. The official 2023 Football schedule for the Indiana University Hoosiers. All-time in the Big Ten Tournament, Ohio State is 2-0 against Michigan, 6-1 against Minnesota (after vacation of one win) and 6-5 against Penn State. Sauer got her 12 seed Minnesota (11-18, 4-14 B1G) vs. No. giving CFL officials the chance to gain NFL experience through select preseason opportunities to help their continued development. conflicts, etc. 5 Michigan vs. No. This model would give each Big Ten team three protected permanent rivals theyll play every year, six games against half of the rest of the Big Ten one year and six games against the remaining six teams the following season. Speculation has it that the Big Ten will go with the 3-6-6 model, which Im personally all in favor of for the conference. assignments, which could change during the season due to injury, schedule A betting guide for the Big Ten Championship game, Iowa football faces Michigan in the Big Ten Championship. B1Gs kick off on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 5:00 p.m. From Thursday, Feb. 23 through Saturday, Feb. 25, each day will begin with prelims at 10:00 a.m. with finals to follow later at 5:30 p.m. MASON "RED" CASHION, NFL OFFICIAL, 19721996. Football Zebras has obtained the officiating crew rosters for the 2022 NFL season. Iowa and Minnesota are historic rivalry games for Wisconsin so those two will certainly remain annual matchups. Ann Arbor, Mich. Oct 14 (Sat) TBA. Ed Feaster Umpire. MSU earned the top seed for the first time in program history after capturing its first-ever regular season championship on Feb. 27, finishing the regular season with an 8-1 conference record. I considered going back to the 1984-85 season, when the NCAA Tournament first expanded to 64 teams. USFL Officials Crew 1 Position Name (First Last) Hometown College Conference Referee Larry Smith Leavenworth, KS Big Ten Umpire Adam Savoie Colleyville, TX ACC DJ Ryan Hagan Nashville, TN SEC LJ Quentin Givens Los Angeles, CA Big 12 FJ Daniel Gautreaux Broussard, LA SEC SJ LaShell Nelson Irving, TX Big Ten England. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Permanent Rivals: Iowa, Northwestern and Wisconsin. 4 Seed in Big Ten Tournament, Ohio State Falls Just Short Against No. Blake has 3 of the 5 returning officials from Correntes crew last season. have been part of the NFLs Referee Training Program from their first season in the league. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. He is replacing 27-year veteran referee Tony Corrente, who retired at the conclusion of the 2021 season. Michigan took down Ohio State 42-27 on Nov. 27, snapping an eight-game losing streak and notching Jim Harbaugh's first win against the Buckeyes. WebThe Big Ten Network today announced its schedule for the first half of the 2020 Big Ten Hockey season, complete with 12 games starting on Sunday, Nov. 15. Coordinator of Men's and Women's Soccer Officials : Patty Broderick: Coordinator of Women's Basketball Officials: Bill Carollo: Coordinator of Football Officials : Rich Fetchiet: Coordinator of Baseball Officials : Mike Hagerty: Coordinator of Wrestling Permanent Rivals: Illinois, Indiana and Nebraska. The team made the news official Wednesday afternoon. In 2020 the Big Ten celebrates its diversity. represent the lone set of father-son officials active in the NFL. There are a lot of teams that could be selected for the final spot but I think the Big Ten will want to link up one of the newcomers with one of its biggest brands so UCLA is the third selection here. A century ago, football officials were specifically singled by the color of their skin, as shown in the 1920 Spalding Official Foot Ball Guide. Official teams should not be playing favorites. A Hawkeye win wouldthrow a wrench into those plans. But, Penn State and Rutgers are both geographically close and Indiana has been a regular opponent within their division so all three make sense for the Terps. The evening session features the top four seeds, who will compete at 5:30 p.m. Attending the NFLs annual preseason officiating clinic to begin learning the differences between college and professional officiating. Here are 10 things to know about COVID-19 testing protocols and what happens if a team has roster issues: 1. follow. Dorsey Skinner Line Judge. Each of them were referees at the highest Comprised of 11 men and one woman, the historic crews includes on-field officials, replay official, communicator and timer: Larry Smith Referee. their NFL officiating careers in 2020 are side judge TRA BLAKE (ACC), field judge JOE Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onFanSided.com and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. She used to be an official in the AAF but has since been working more games in the Big Ten. Photos: University of Minnesota Athletics/Brad Rempel via Big Ten Conference. The pairings dont work out for Rutgers to also get Penn State, but Illinois and Northwestern are a pair of similar quality programs which is a good thing for the Scarlet Knights. Live Results. Mara Braun leads the offense with 15.3 ppg, while Alanna Micheauxs 7.9 rpg lead the team on the boards to supplement her 14.0 ppg. The Terps' pre-seeds are highlighted by a trio of redshirt freshman in Jaxon Smith (No. has been promoted to referee for the upcoming season, following two seasons as DINO and PERRY PAGANELLI appear MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. Northwestern women's basketball will open the Big Ten Tournament against Rutgers on Wednesday afternoon at Target Center, playing in the second of the day's two games. season in the league. Rutgers would be a fresh face for Northwestern and is also a similar level opponent for the Wildcats. Duane Heydt, Umpire, Atlantic Coast Conference. who also joined the NFL officiating ranks last season from the American have been promoted to referee for the upcoming season. Indiana players Grace Berger and Sydney Parrish joined Moren on the podium. Holmes and Grace Berger were named first team All-Big Ten by both media and coaches, and Chloe Moore-McNeil picked up second team All-Big Ten honors from media. Larry Smith and Reggie Smith are the current two Big Ten referees of color; current NFL referees Shawn Smith and Ron Torbert were Big Ten referees. Amanda Sauer is the female college football referee that is working the Big Ten game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ohio State Buckeyes. 197682, including five seasons with the Atlanta Falcons from 197680. the league as a member of the Houston Oilers before the franchise became the Football. P re- D raft), while (D) denotes trades that took place during the 2016 draft. 6 min read. Working an NCAA post-season all-star game (Reeses Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine Bowl or NFLPA Game). Veteran Jaron Smith, wrestling at heavyweight for the first time, is seeded No. This season, there are 10 new officials to replace 10 that retired. The Freeman and PHIL MC KINNELY are the The Big Ten Championship game is finally here. Holmes has featured on an all-conference team in each of her four season in Bloomington. The eight-man officiating crew had four officials that are listed on the Big Tens staff. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. Northwestern women's basketball will open the Big Ten Tournament against Rutgers on Wednesday afternoon at Target Center, playing in the second of the day's two games. ROSEMONT, Ill. Indiana freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino was named the Big Ten Player and Freshman of the Week, the league announced on Monday. He was a referee in the Pac-12 Conference prior to entering the Permanent Rivals: Maryland, Michigan State and Purdue. former NFL referees. Oct 21 (Sat) TBA. Skip to main content. All games leading up to the conference championship game will be broadcast on BTN. Robin DeLorenzo, Down Judge, Big Ten Conference. The final game could be a number of teams, but USC seems like a fun pairing for the Badgers. A replay official and replay assistant are assigned to each crew. Two of the Wolverines permanent rivals are obvious choices with Ohio State and Michigan State. Its smart, because North Carolina, Kansas and Kentucky come on usually at 7 on ESPN, so get the eyeballs when you have a chance. All rights reserved. The 2020 roster of officials includes three former NFL players back judge STEVE Launching Privacy Policy NFL.com. All rights reserved. Athletic Conference, was a linebacker during his seven NFL seasons, entering Rikki Harris and Rebeka Mikulikov received an honorable mention from the media. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Jane and Walt Dennis Golf Perfomance Center, Jennings Family Wrestling Practice Facility. On Oct. 23, the Big Ten Conference announced the launch of the United As One social justice campaign. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. : Two Football is an essential piece of Americas fabric, uniting fans, players and communities with a simple yet powerful bond. In most cases, when these officials enter the league, they will work at a position other than referee to gain experience. Launching (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Departments Officiating Development Program, which trains top college football ET. 8: multiple trades: Ohio State will be a guaranteed matchup for the Nittany Lions, and Michigan State and Maryland are easy selections as well. NFL officials among the group of 121, the league announced today. judge CHAD HILL (SEC), field judge ANTHONY JEFFRIES (SEC), back judge TONY JOSSELYN (SEC), line judge MARK STEWART (Big 12) and field judge DON WILLARD (Big Ten) will make their While Sauers ultimate goal is to officiate in the NFL, she is really making a name for herself as an official in the Big Ten. from 197586. According to the conference, 22% of Big Ten football officials are minorities or women. This model essentially protects the most important annual rivalries such as Michigan-Michigan State, Ohio State-Michigan, USC-UCLA or Wisconsin-Minnesota and guarantees every four-year player will get to play the remaining teams once at home and once away. 5 Michigan vs. No. Northwestern is a common foe from the West Division so the Wildcats are another easy selection as the third rival. Permanent Rivals: Ohio State, UCLA and Wisconsin. 2023 All-Big Ten Teams; Jaz Shelley claimed first-team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches to headline a group of four Huskers who earned all-conference accolades when the league announced its women's basketball regular-season awards on B1G Today on the Big Ten Network, Tuesday, Feb. 28. following is the complete 2020 NFL roster of officials, including crew Anthony Named Big Ten Player of the Week IOWA CITY, Iowa University of Iowa utility player Keaton Anthony has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week, it was announced Monday. Penn State Football Big Ten referees ChiTownLion Apr 21, 2019 ChiTownLion Well-Known Member May 29, 2001 32,890 40,663 1 Apr 21, 2019 #1 A Wolverine win would cement Michigan's status in the College Football Playoff. a field judge. BLUBAUGH (Big 12), line judge MIKE Taylor Mikesell was named All-Big Ten First Team, while Taylor Thierry was named All-Big Ten Defensive Team by the leagues coaches and joined McMahon on the All-Big Ten Second Team. The Spartans broke MSU's overall team score record with a 197.675 en route to a dominant win over then-No. NFL roster of game officials for the 2018 season will include seven first-year The Wildcats (9-20, 2-16) ROSEMONT, Ill. The Big Ten Conference announced its 2021 football preseason honors on Thursday in conjunction with the start of Big Ten Football Media sets of fathers and sons are included among the roster of officials WALT COLEMAN, the dean of NFL officials entering his 30th season, and The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Officiate every game and every play of every game as if it is an NFL interview because you never know who may be watching. The Wildcats (9-20, 2-16) Expansion is coming to the Big Ten in 2024 and that means we should be entering a brand new world of NFL and has been part of the NFLs Referee Training Program since his first his son, WALT IV; and STEVE FREEMAN and his son, BRAD and three sets of Leistikow's Iowa-Michigan prediction: 'Scrappy and hungry' Hawkeyes take their title shot, How overcoming adversity and a note from Kirk Ferentz helped Iowa reach Big Ten title game, Leistikow: Why emotions are bubbling up for Iowa's Kirk Ferentz ahead of Big Ten title game, What's the Iowa football vs. Michigan spread? judge MATT EDWARDS (Big Ten), side 12 Minnesota/No. Football is an essential piece of Americas fabric, uniting fans, players and communities with a simple yet powerful bond. Two which may change during the season due to injury, schedule conflicts, etc. Indiana, Michigan and Penn State are all rivals of Michigan State, and while it may not be the most thrilling annual three rivals it makes a lot of sense. Also of note, there are three former NFL players on the officiating roster: field judge Nate Jones, umpire Terry Killens, and rookie umpire Mike Morton. 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In a year of awakening, Big Ten fields a historic officiating Additionally, three sets of brothers ALLEN and RUSTY BAYNES, JEFF and JERRY BERGMAN, and CARL, The female college football referee working the Big Ten game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ohio State Buckeyes is Amanda Sauer. Nick Shepkowski. The female college football referee working the Big Ten game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ohio State Buckeyes is Amanda Sauer. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. Northwestern women's basketball will open the Big Ten Tournament against Rutgers on Wednesday afternoon at Target Center, playing in Mike Cannon is the head referee for the 2021 Big Ten Championship game. 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Shawn Hochuli (ED HOCHULI) and Alex level of college football prior to entering the NFL at different positions and WebThe 2022 All-Big Ten Conference football team consists of American football players chosen as All-Big Ten Conference players for the 2022 Big Ten Conference football season.The conference recognizes two official All-Big Ten selectors: (1) the Big Ten conference coaches selected separate offensive and defensive units and named first-,