"I don't have to outrun anybody, I just
have to get there before they do." - Texas High School
Football Official, David Landrum
"One day soon these boys may have crummy jobs, mean wives, and rotten
little kids. Inside the rules lets lettem have fun tonight." - Texas
High School Football Official, David Landrum
The kickoffs come and go, but the memories and friendship can last a lifetime - Jim Mercer, former pacific 10 conference referee/ observer
We have to remember here that these officials are human beings. They are going to make mistakes. On some plays, it is just impossible to pick up what happened because they go so fast - Former NFL Referee Jerry Seeman, current Director of NFL Officiating
He shoved an official, pushed an official, and that is an automatic ejection. - NFL Referee Bob McElwee
If you think its fair, keep the flag in your pocket. - Former NFL Line Judge Bama Glass
"Jerry Markbreit has been one of the greatest referees in NFL history," "His Contributions to the league, the game and to officiating have been invaluable." - NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue
I noticed a defensive back, who I had called for a facemask penalty wearing a WWJD - What would Jesus do bracelet. 3 plays later, I said, Number 5, he looked at me, I said Jesus wouldn't pull a facemask!!! - Bob Renn Kentucky High School Official
When Im Lining, they say, hey ref!. I look at my arms and I tell them, Do you see any referee armbands on me? - Steven, High School Hockey Official
Keep your flag in your pocket, but have the courage to make the tough call when it needs to and should be made. Use common sense. Do whats right. - Former NFL Referee Bud Brudbaker
The official, who through the influence of his presence, causes players to avoid rule violations, has attained the perfect relationship to the game. - T.J. Shouldice