THE UNOFFICIAL LOUNGE

Former Stanford football alumni Branyon Davis talks about being recruited by Dennis Green and playing for Bill Walsh.  Branyon is the son of University of Kentucky's #25 Jerry Davis.  Branyon  recaps  playing in the Blockbuster Bowl.  The one thing he forgot when he negotiate his CFL contract is seeing a player fight the coach in Arena Football. We joke with the Stanford a...

In this episode of the UNOFFICIAL Lounge, we are pleased to have retired #Big12 Football umpire, Michael Cooper. Coop shares how a pop warner incident lead to him becoming a football official.  Coop talks about going from the SWAC to CUSA to the Big 12 .  Coop gets candid about inclusion and diversity.  Coop also talks about the importance of giving back.   #Field2Life #unoffic...

Melissa Cannon, the #SACTOWN native talks about how she started officiating. She discusses her first basketball camp experience and the lessons learned that prepared her for the next level.  Melissa persevered and now officiates Division 1 Basketball.  We play a game of #UnderReview  #Field2Life #unofficiallounge #unofficialpodcast #NCAA #bigsky #basketball #NCAAB Find us at www.lin...

In this episode of the UNOFFICIAL Lounge, we are pleased to have SEC Football Center Judge, Chris Snead. We get Chris to share how he got into officiating two separate NCAA sports.  How being the wrong Chris Snead hindered his chances as a football official?  Chris talks about how the Center Judge role was originally established. #SEC #unofficiallounge #unofficialpodcast #UnderReview #Fi...

In this episode of the UNOFFICIAL Lounge, we are pleased to have #B1G Football Referee, Reggie Smith. We get Reggie to share how he got into officiating. Reggie shares his first camp experience and how it was vital to his development.  Reggie talks about going from the CUSA to the Big 12 to B1G.  Also have friend of the show, Chuck Stewart share stories.  So enjoy part 1. #Field2Lif...

In this episode of the UNOFFICIAL Lounge, we are pleased to have retired #PAC12FB Line Judge, Steve Kovac. We get Steve to share how he got into officiating and joining the #PNFOA. Kovac discusses how he got into the #PAC12 and why he felt it was time to retire after an outstanding career. Steve speaks on his new role off the field. #Field2Life #unofficiallounge #unofficialpodcast #football #sport...

In this episode of the UNOFFICIAL Lounge, we are pleased to have the A-TEAM join us. We get each member to speak on their unique skills in organization, technology, strategy, transportation, and customer service. They hone in on how their unique backgrounds make them great assets to the A-TEAM. Also, they discuss how they strive to make sure the clinicians and campers have the best experience. We...

In this episode, we chat with retired #NFL Back Judge and Field Judge # 82, Buddy Horton. Buddy talks about how he got into officiating football and basketball. He tells us how one play changed his officiating trajectory in two sports. Buddy speaks on being ready for the opportunity and being confident in your calls. He also talks about officiating #NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball prior to getti...

Welcome to the UNOFFICIAL LOUNGE, COC football official Billy Williams. This was our second interview with Billy. He shares how he became a referee in #CUSA and his new opportunity in the COC. Billy shares his philosophy on how to be a great crewmate. Although Billy no longer wears the “white hat”,  we joke if he will still pack one this season. #Field2Life #unofficiallounge #unofficialpodcas...

#SECFB referee James Carter joins us in the UNOFFICIAL Lounge and talks about his football experience before becoming a member of the #SEC staff.  He recalls as a youngster watching his father officiate basketball. His determination of being a great deep official before transitioning to be a NCAA referee. Carter talks about being an effective communicator on and off the field. Carter also tal...

We welcome in the UNOFFICIAL Lounge, Crystal Hogan. Hogan speaks about the importance of chasing your dreams while she was a D1 Women’s college basketball referee. Hogan never stopped achieving her goal of becoming a DI Men's college basketball referee. She shares a story of the unwritten rule for 1st-year basketball officials signing up for high school scrimmages. Hogan talks about being born and...

We welcome an all-time great Albunion “AL” Jury in the UNOFFICIAL Lounge. Jury talks about his 5 #NFL Super Bowl appearances.  Jury talks how he got into officiating sports and his first job being a postal worker.  Jury talks about the coaching youth sports and the little league baseball teams he coached. Jury shares how he was the forefather to football officials wearing tight shirts. J...

Listen as ACC football Head Line judge, Brian Perry, talks about his path to being a Power 5 football official.  Perry talks about his involvement with TASO. Perry provides his insight on training and developing the next generation of high school officials. Perry also talks about the ATEAM football camp held in Houston.  We get Perry to play a game of #UNDERREVIEW. #Field2Life #unofficia...

We welcome back #PAC12FB referee Steve Strimling and talk about his new consulting role. Strimling talks about how he has evolved from being a teacher to now an evaluator of the next generation of officials at football officials’ clinics. What he looks for as an evaluator. Strimling also talks about stepping down as an instructor at the high school level in the #CIFSS San Fernando unit.   #Fi...

Recently, we welcomed retired #NFL umpire #71 Ruben Fowler to the #UNOFFICIALLounge. Fowler recalls how he got into officiating football after debating calls in a firefighter league game.  Fowler discusses how a chance spring practice invite led to him getting into #CUSA, #NFLEurope, and becoming an NFL official.  Fowler also tells us how he never got to work any big-time rivalry games o...

#PAC12FB referee Michael Mothershed joins us in the UNOFFICIAL Lounge and talks about his over 25 years of experience as a member of the #PAC12. He talks about overcoming quad injuries and his determination of being a referee at the D1 level. Mothershed talks about inspiring the next generation of football officials. We also talk about becoming social media memes.  #Field2Life #unofficialloun...

Coach Sean Robbins speaks with us about being a long jumper and how injuries almost derailed his career until a coach altered his form. Robbins discusses how he got started training sports officials, preventing injuries in officials, and his passion for training. Coach Sean also talks about his new book, "Play Long, Stay Strong: A Guide to Help You Keep doing the Activities You Love, For Life." #F...

#PAC12FB Field Judge, Jeffery Yock, speaks with us about his career as a Fire Department First Responder and how he got involved in football. Yock talks about being a 1st-time "LOLO" to his granddaughter. Yock also mentions how special it was for him working high school football in Northern California and how it led him into the Mountain West and #PAC12FB. We also ask about working in Napa Valley...

Listen as #PAC12 football umpire, Matthew Jordan - talks about the mentors that helped him along the way, #NFL Umpire Chad Brown #31 and #NFL Chuck Stewart #62. As a high school official in Los Angeles, being able to work #USC football practices for coach John Robinson paved the way for Matt working Arena football to #NFLEurope to PAC12 championships and national champions. We also get Matt to pla...

Welcome back to the UNOFFICIAL Lounge. It is the second season and our guest is #Hofstra Alumni, Dean Blandino.  We speak with the former #NFL VP of Officiating, FOX Sports rules analyst, and Director of NCAA Instant Replay as we rank Eddie Murphy movies and the New York Knicks of the 1990s.  Dean talks about the diversity, development, and future of replay officials. #unofficiallounge&n...

THE UNOFFICIALLOUNGE.com with Ashante, Cravonne, and Monty ! We take a look forward to the year 2021. We also remember some of the moments NCAA officiating had to offer during COVID-19.  Stay tuned for future guests! The line up includes 15 year #NFL veteran official Ruben Fowler and #PAC12 official Jeff Yock.  #UnderReview #Field2Life #unofficiallounge #unofficialpodcast  #football...

THE UNOFFICIALLOUNGE.com The fellas share stories about how they transitioned from POP Warner officials to the NCAA and beyond.  Tap in.  Season 2 coming soon! #Field2Life #podcast #sports #football Find us at https://linktr.ee/unofficiallounge  Follow the host:  @thechefandtheref - Instagram, @CravonneB - Twitter @805monty

UNOFFICIALLOUNGE.com  Congratulations on being the 1st Black Woman to officiate in the #NFL!. Maia talks about the bumps in the road within her rapid ascent to Conference USA. Maia recounts the mentors, such as, the #NFL 's Chuck Stewart and Brad Rodgers that shaped her future. Maia prepares for her first season in the #PAC12 by playing #UnderReview #Field2Life #unofficiallounge #unofficialpo...

Season 1 is in the books! We take a look back at the year 2020. We remember some of the moments this new show had to offer and then take a quick look to the future. We bring back 28 year #NFL veteran official Chuck Stewart #62. While we step away for a few weeks catch up on some shows. See you at the beach! #UnderReview #Field2Life #unofficiallounge #unofficialpodcast  #football #americanfoot...

University of Kentucky  players Jerry Davis and #UK Athletics Hall of Famer Wilbur Hackett talk about the atmosphere in 1960's Kentucky and the integration of the #SEC. The two remember the brutal practices that earned them the name "The Bradshaw Boys".  The two look at the parallels and the differences of today's racial unrest.  blackinblue.org #UnderReview #Field2Life #unofficiallounge #unoffici...