Ask The Interpreter!

Football can be a challenging game when it comes to understanding all of the various rulebook nuances, especially when there are inconsistencies between what is called in the college and professional games versus the high school game. Too often times during pregame meetings, rule scenarios from prior games are brought up with a following crew by coaches and administrators alike, looking for guidance on how something could have or should have been called in a previous game.

To assist with this process and ensure consistency with interpretations provided, we have introduced a new feature called "Ask the Interpreter" here on our website. By submitting any questions about weird plays or rule interpretations through this form, our esteemed chapter interpreter Bob Masucci and committee staff will be able to provide consistent answers that in-line with the NFHS rulebook, and also provide potential training scenarios to all of the NJFOA across the state.

Coaches, administrators and fellow officials are all encouraged to use this form!

About The Interpreter:

Bob Masucci is a retired information technology contracts manager. Residing in Clinton Township, NJ, Bob is a 43-year football official. During these years as a top official, he has officiated in countless state playoff games, including an infintesmal amount of NJSIAA State Finals.

As an active member and current 2nd Vice President of the North Jersey chapter of the New Jersey Football Officials Association, he has participated in the training and mentoring of new officials and has independently developed a wide array training materials that are used by Referee Magazine and countless football officials associations nationwide.
 

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THE NJFOA-NORTH INTERPRETER