November 7, 2008 - Layton vs Skyline - Quarterfinal

Layton vs Skyline

Three of my many mentors and good friends... Todd 'T-Rass' Rasmussen, Matt 'General' Mills, David 'Stern' Christensen

Chris Reid (LJ), Kasey Cullimore (U), Scott 'go to' Zellmer (BJ), Justin 'Case' Robinson (HL), Craig Adams (R)
Layton Quarterfinal playof game rematch. Last year Layton whooped them. This year they ground to a halt and Skyline put together a nice final drive to win with 8 seconds left in the game. 7-0. Never bet against Skyline in the playoffs, but always check to make sure they don't sneak in an unapproved ball... ;)
As this will most likely be my last game this year, I wanted to thank all of the officials I have had the pleasure and opportunity with which to work. I had a lot of new ones that I would never have been able to work with due to being a head lines man previously. I am grateful to have had a good 1st season as Referee.... Mr. Referee

Craig

October 31, 2008 - Mountain Crest vs Cyprus - Playoffs!

Randy Sedgwick (HL), Drew Weidman (U), Craig Adams (R), Chris Reid (LJ), Scott Zellmer (BJ)

My first game as a referee in the playoffs. It wasn't as close as the score indicated. From start to finish, Mt Crest totally dominated. The final score was 49-7 but it was not pretty. It was also the first game I think I've ever officiated where neither team called a time out during the game. Drew got his toenail stepped on and was hurting. Everyone did a great job. We had a minor mishap but we recovered since we really did not have a chance to do anything different.

October 24, 2008 - Layton Christian vs Altamont

Dan Heugly (HL), Bryan Burke (U), Ken Mitchell (R), Cameron Jackson (BJ), Craig Adams (LJ). Yes, line judge. I know, not my normal spot on the field but I've done it a few times over the years. I was able to get a new appreciation for the position as well as watch some other officials that either I had not worked with or that needed to be observed. I don't post personal notes about officials here but it was good to be there. The game was as whacky as any I've had this year. 44-34. 7 touchdowns in the 2nd quarter and about that many flags to boot. Two point conversions attempted from the 40? You never know what you might find on a Friday night. (or day for that matter).

Wonderful scenery and weather for this late in October!

Playoffs start next week!

October 23, 2008 - Bonneville vs Box Elder

Scott Schryver (HL), Shannon King (LJ), Craig Adams (R), Wyatt Cole (BJ), Steve Johnson (U)

Nice timing and trajectory...

This game was closer than most expected but then again that is why they play the games. Bonneville sputtered for most of the game offensively but did manage to score and win 7-0. Box Elder was certainly a much improved team from me seeing them earlier in the season.

October 16, 2008 - Syracuse vs Fremont

Rod Young (LJ), Scott Zellmer (BJ), Mark Elkins (HL), Tyler Charlesworth (U), Craig Adams (R)

This may have been a boring game to the spectators, but it was very enjoyable to work. The crew meshed very well and the game had a nice flow. Fremont came close to getting into the end zone in the last minute of play, but Syracuse ground out a 7-0 victory.

October 10, 2008 - North Summit vs American Leadership Academy

Peter Sorenson (LJ), Scott Schryver (HL), Bill Christensen (BJ), Skip Medrano (U), Craig Adams (R)
When the weather changes in Utah, you know it. Tonight was the first cold night of the season and around half time, the wind kicked on and it really was chilly. The game was a see-saw going from 33-0 at the half to 33-26 in the 4th qtr with the ALA attempting an onside kick. Final score was 40-26 for North Summit. They even gave us hot chocolate at half-time.

September 26, 2008 - Layton vs Northridge

Grant Horsley, Andy Hunnel (U), Troy Thurston (HL), Mike Reimer (LJ), Craig Adams (R), Joe Marelli (BJ)
This was an exciting game to work. We had a big crowd and the game went into overtime. Northridge looked like they were going to run away in the first quarter but Layton adjusted and came back to tie it in the 2nd Quarter. In overtime, Layton got a fg and Northridge missed theirs to end the game 17-14.

Sept 19, 2008 - Cyprus vs Cottonwood

Craig Adams (R), Robert Antczak (LJ), Allen Sybrant (HL), Jim Low (U), Joe Marelli (BJ)

Under the Cyprus 'C'

The game was a blow out, but I actually enjoyed the game. I thought we flowed very well and got to work with 3 officials with which I never had worked. Sometimes thats just how it goes. Last year this matchup was a war and the coach for Cottonwood was ejected. This year, cooler heads prevailed and some great teamwork avoided a repeat of that. Cyprus lost 37-0 but surprizingly, Coach Sudbury from Cyprus actually told us as we left that we had done a great job. We were done before 9pm. They treated us well with sandwiches and snacks and the showers were warm. Thanks Cyprus.

Sept 12, 2008 - Box Elder vs Sky View

Jack Arrington (U), Jim Kilburn (HL), Mike Reimer (LJ), Craig Adams (R), Rick Brenkmann (BJ), Dan Chase (good guy)

Toot

Games will be games but what makes officiating fun are the relationships you build over the years. Dan Chase is one of those people where I remember him starting on our JV crew with Bob Neuteboom, and coming to an unexpected stop this year as Dan's wife is riddled with cancer and a tumor. He is a hero to know what is more important in life. Family and friends are always the things you have to take care of first. Football, although we might act like it is the top thing on our agendas from August to November each year, comes in a true, distant sidenote near the bottom of the list. Good luck Dan and may you and your family be blessed to endure the true challenges in life.
Craig

Sept 4, 2008 - Davis vs Kahmeahmea Hawaii

Rick Brenkmann (BJ), Dave Stireman (U), Craig Adams (R), Mark Elkins (HL), Randy Gangwer (LJ)

This game was held on Thursday and was the KJZZ game of the week, being broadcast live on TV. The game was a close one down to the last series where Davis looked like they might have scored but the pass was ruled incomplete. The call, was right. Randy had a big time call and I think he got it right. We would have had a penalty had it been complete since the receiver had stepped out of bounds prior to coming in and attempting to catch the pass. Jay Welk was the AD from Davis and was very gracious about the ending. He showed great poise in the situation as it was his son that was also the receiver on that play. I got a call from Mike Petty in the locker room after the game and he was first to tell our crew it looked good. Some others are still undecided about the play.

August 29, 2008 - Syracuse vs Woods Cross

Mike Reimer - LJ, Randy Sedgwick - HL, Bruce Stokes - U, Craig Adams - R, Chris Swank - BJ


A decent game... that got a little sloppy towards the end. I made the signal for a penalty incorrectly but the crowd was fine since it was declined. Syracuse is now 2-0 after winning 14-0. I really liked the commute to this game.

August 22, 2008 - Alta vs Spanish Fork

The Crew - Craig Adams (R), Brian Brand (LJ), Gregg Bahr (HL), David Pedrazas (BJ), Russ Carter (U)

The field was like.. brand new. And the game was close until about the half time. Alta scored and wore the Dons out in the 3rd. I think this was the first game played on the new field and it was very nice. This was the first game I had worked at Alta also. I had a good crew and had a fun time. Thanks to Brian for his wife having her camera as Ralph couldn't make it this week.