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Football rules editor appointed
The NCAA News
Rogers Redding, an experienced referee and expert on football playing rules, has been named secretary-rules editor of the NCAA Football Rules Committee.
Redding will succeed longtime rules editor John Adams when Adams’ term expires in September 2008. Redding will work with Adams through next season to ensure a smooth transition.
Redding, who also serves as the coordinator of football officials for the Southeastern Conference, brings a unique mix of attributes to the position that impressed the selection committee.
“Rogers possesses the vision, respect and integrity the committee hoped the successful candidate would have,” said Michael Clark, chair of the NCAA Football Rules Committee and head coach at Bridgewater College (Virginia). “In a very strong pool of candidates, Rogers rose to the top. We are pleased with his selection.”
Redding’s history in football officiating includes eight bowl game assignments in a distinguished career in the Southeastern and Southwest Conferences. Redding also served as a video replay official for one season in the SEC. As for his expertise in playing rules, Redding has produced a popular study guide since 1991.
“I am very pleased and honored to be selected for this position,” Redding said. “Football and its rules have long been an interest of mine and I look forward to building upon the great work that John Adams has carried out for many years.”
Redding graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in chemistry in 1965 and received his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Vanderbilt University in 1969. Redding was a professor and administrator at several institutions, eventually retiring as vice chancellor at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, in 2006.
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The NCAA News
Rogers Redding, an experienced referee and expert on football playing rules, has been named secretary-rules editor of the NCAA Football Rules Committee. Redding will succeed longtime rules editor John Adams when Adams’ term expires in September 2008. Redding will work with Adams through next season to ensure a smooth transition.
Redding, who also serves as the coordinator of football officials for the Southeastern Conference, brings a unique mix of attributes to the position that impressed the selection committee.
“Rogers possesses the vision, respect and integrity the committee hoped the successful candidate would have,” said Michael Clark, chair of the NCAA Football Rules Committee and head coach at Bridgewater College (Virginia). “In a very strong pool of candidates, Rogers rose to the top. We are pleased with his selection.”
Redding’s history in football officiating includes eight bowl game assignments in a distinguished career in the Southeastern and Southwest Conferences. Redding also served as a video replay official for one season in the SEC. As for his expertise in playing rules, Redding has produced a popular study guide since 1991.
“I am very pleased and honored to be selected for this position,” Redding said. “Football and its rules have long been an interest of mine and I look forward to building upon the great work that John Adams has carried out for many years.”
Redding graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in chemistry in 1965 and received his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Vanderbilt University in 1969. Redding was a professor and administrator at several institutions, eventually retiring as vice chancellor at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, in 2006.
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