Unforgettable 5ive: 2021 Football Playoff Week 1

By Jon Ross
MHSAA Director of Broadcast Properties

November 3, 2021

Here's a look at our Playoff Week 1 "Unforgettable 5ive" from MHSAA.tv and MHSAA media partner broadcasts:

► Dearborn Fordson's Alex Osman connects with Antonio Gates Jr. on the overtime touchdown giving the Tractors a 21-14 win over Detroit Cass Tech. 

► Crystal Falls Forest Park's Sam McKissack takes it in for the game's only score in an 8-0 win over Lake Linden-Hubbell. 

► Nolan Petru scores in the third overtime for Howell in a 35-28 win over Hartland. 

► Clinton Township Chippewa Valley's Cephus Harris scores in a 33-0 win over Troy. 

► Bay City Western's Eli Meylan hits the game-winning 35-yard field goal in a 25-23 win over Midland Dow.

Be The Referee: Play Clock

By Sam Davis
MHSAA Director of Officials

August 30, 2022

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 – Play Clock - Listen

There’s a new rule in football this year that provides the offense more time to draw up a play and prepare matchups when the defense commits a foul. 

In the past, if the defense committed a foul, the play clock would be set to 25 seconds, potentially changing the approach by the offense entirely. 

Under the change, when the defense or receiving team commits a foul, the play clock will start at 40 seconds, giving the offense an extra 15 seconds to prepare their scheme for the next play. 

For all other administrative stoppages, including fouls against the offense or kicking team, the play clock will be set to 25 seconds when play resumes.
 

Previous Editions:

Aug. 23: Intentional Grounding Change - Listen