The Official's Guide Football '98 Author:Jeffrey Stern Referee associate editor and longtime gridiron official Jeffrey Stern tackles the latest rules information and presents it all in a clear, concise, easy-to-understand format: Federation Rule Changes o Federation stamp on footballs o Numbering specifications o Logo sizes o Eye shield requirements o "Catch" redefined o Penalty for striking ... more »blockers head o Unsportsmanlike acts before the game o Yardline extensions and arrows Federation Points of Emphasis o Actions against runners o Unnecessary contact away from the play o Player equipment o Contact below the waist Federation editorial changes that will affect how you read and interpret the rulebook NCAA Rule Changes o Split crews o Gloves and hand pads o Restrictions on borders o Memorial patch or decal o Sock requirements o Eye shield requirements o "When in question" statement o Advancement of a recovered backward pass o Spot foul enforcement for some illegal passes o Fumble forward into end zone o Illegal touching Plus, veteran football officials and Referee columnists Jerry Grunska and George Demetriou add chapters on: o Evaluating yourself and other officials o Avoiding blown calls o Applying your philosophy to your games« less