Training... Association meeting # 2

On 5 Monday evenings during the season we meet from Provo to Logan in 3 associations to have training and misc business.

Here is our 2nd meeting's training which, when I arrived at said meeting to present it, would not work... fizzzzzle.

August 28, 2009 - Weber vs. Viewmont

Mark Elkins - H, Bruce Stokes - U, Todd Rasmussen - LJ,
Dave McDermeit - BJ - Craig Adams - R

A game with weird plays here and there... not a lot of scoring. A former official wanted to tell us we cheated the kids out of something. Oh yeah?!... lol

We had fun.. the weather was wonderful and the half time went tooooo long.

Viewmont won 9-7.

August 21, 2009 - Fremont vs. Sky View @ Romney Stadium

The Crew
Matt Schofield - H, Craig Adams - R, Dave Storey - LJ,
Tyler Charlesworth - U, Scott Zellmer - BJ

I am a little slow getting back in to things but not slow in the feel for the fall to come and football games to officiate! I was elected president of the NUFOA last year.. and had the responsibility of putting on the state rules clinic held annually at Juan Diego. I asked a few guest to panel some questions including Rob Cuff, Dusty Litster, Dee Burton, Fred Thompson and my old friend and former coach Bernie Yoachum. We did some good things.. and some things could have turned out better... but all in all it was a success. I even was on the winning team for the golf tournament. I started the season at Romney Stadium with Fremont playing Sky View, with Sky View winning in overtime 30-27. Fun way to start the season.

August 1, 2009 - Clinic - The show begins

Dusty Litster, Bernie Yoachum

We had a great time getting some 'you make the call' videos and some training. Ate some good food with some great guys.. and had a golf tournament afterward.

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.