During the season, ECSR staff collaborates on trends in the college game as communicated from coaches and conference staff in order to educate its staff of officials.
Observation 1 | August 23, 2024
Observation 2 | September 18, 2024
Observation 3 | October 5, 2024
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Week 1: Offside
Example of good focus by the AR to get a critical call right.
Week 2: AR intervention
Example of the AR intervening in a critical moment.
Week 3: Game Management/Violent Behavior
Preventative refereeing; violent behavior ejection.
Week 4: Serious Foul Play
Example of dangerous tackle.
Week 5: DOGSO Teamwork
Example of coordination and communication between the Referee and AR to get the DOGSO decision correct.
Week 6: Lunging challenge
Example of player leaving their feet to commit a bad challenge.
Week 7: Angles
Outcome(s) of poor positioning.
Week 8: Courage
A justified yellow card is justified whether it’s the player’s first or second.
Week 9: AR Incidents
Assistant Referees must be engaged at all times.
Week 10: DOGSO
Critical decisions need attention; when we are wrong, video is not our friend.