STATE CHAMPS! Michigan: Extra Point Week 8
October 14, 2022
This week on STATE CHAMPS! Extra Point. Lorne Plant, Sydney Cariel and Devin Gardner recap the notable games from Week 7 and they'll preview the marquee games going into Week 8.
2:20 - Dakota vs. Eisenhower Recap
3:13 - Bedford vs. Saline Recap
6:00 - Gladwin vs. Notre Dame Prep Recap
7:20 - KLAA Schedule Changes for Week 1
9:09 - River Rouge #8 in Rankings, Who to watch: Romeo
12:42 - Rockford #12 in Rankings, Who to watch: Cass Tech
18:00 - Mr. Football Award
20:20 - DMC Interview
22:03 - Anvil Award
24:50 - De La Salle at River Rouge Preview
25:33 - Clarkston at Lapeer Preview
26:48 - West Bloomfield at Southfield A&T - Game of the Week Preview
Be the Referee: Pass Interference
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
September 2, 2021
This week, MHSAA officials coordinator Sam Davis explains the differences in high school pass interference rules from those at the college and pro levels.
Be The Referee is a series of short messages designed to help educate people on the rules of different sports, to help them better understand the art of officiating, and to recruit officials.
Below is this week's segment – Pass Interference – Listen
One of the big differences between high school football and the college or pro game is how pass interference is called.
In high school, there is no such thing as an “uncatchable” pass. If there is illegal contact by the defender while the ball is in the air, that’s pass interference, no matter where the pass ultimately ends up.
Also – in high school – a defender can “face guard” as long as no contact is made with the receiver. That is not pass interference, even if the defender does not look back for the ball.
Both of those interpretations differ from the college and pro game. Both (of those) levels have an uncatchable exception, and neither allows for face guarding.
Keep that in mind the next time you think you’ve spotted pass interference at the high school level.
Previous editions
Aug. 26: Protocols and Mechanics – Listen