Listen in as I interview Jeff Wigal, founder of the popular web-based assigning service found at Assignr.com. Jeff is a former sports official who channeled that experience into building a business around the local sports official assigner. You can find more information and a free trial offer by visiting www.assignr.com.

I recently had the opportunity to spend an hour speaking with Ron Baynes about football officiating. Ron Baynes is a retired NFL football official and currently holds the position of Director of NFL Recruiting. Ron is the former assistant vice president of football officiating and left that position for his current role when his son Allen entered the NFL two years ago.

Big East Football Official Tommy Walsh discusses what it takes to stay on top of his game as a Big East Head Linesman. From the high school fields to Division I football, Tommy shares how he climbed the officiating ladder and offers advice on how you can do the same.

I had a chance to speak with NFL Referee and Super Bowl veteran Mike Carey about his perspective on all things football officiating. Here are some highlights from his interview.

Black NFL-style style foul weather pants are new this year for college and high school football officials These uniform items were introduced at the professional level two years ago and have been approved by the NCAA and NFHS for wear in the 2010 season. Football officials I know in other conferences and associations are rapidly adopting this new uniform item and it should make a widespread appearance on football fields across the nation this season. The pants are to be worn only with long sleeve striped referee shirts but I suggest checking with your local conference or association for specific uniform guidelines. The following is a review of the pants I received from Ump-Attire.com.