Learn Your Stripes Podcast
by Ryan Guillory and Michael Moran
Latest episode
Episode 39: 2025 High School and College Rule Changes
Episode 39: 2025 High School and College Rule Changes
About this podcast
Hosted by two experienced high school and college football officials, Ryan Guillory and Michael Moran, Learn Your Stripes Podcast is a discussion of the Indiana High School Sports Association (IHSAA) Mechanics Manual and Best Practices for a Crew of Five, CFO and NFHS rules and mechanics, and discussions with numerous experienced officials.
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- Episode 39: 2025 High School and College Rule Changes · 35 minSend us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan (and George) discuss the high school and college rule changes for 2025. Listening note: As was the case in Episode 35, when we…
- Episode 38: Chat with Rich Edwards, MAC Referee, GLVC Assistant Supervisor of Officials, and Mid-States Supervisor of Officials · 41 minSend us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan are joined by Rich Edwards, MAC Referee, GLVC Assistant Supervisor of Officials, and Mid-States Supervisor of Officials. You can find…
- Episode 37: Chat with MAC Replay Official and HCAC Supervisor Dennis Jackson · 42 minSend us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan are joined by Dennis Jackson, a Replay Official in the MAC and Supervisor in the HCAC. The three discuss Dennis's career to date, his…
- Episode 36: Chat with Big 10 Official Brett Henninger · 43 minSend us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan are joined by Brett Henninger, a deep wing in the Big 10. The three discuss Brett's career to date, his work in helping to develop…
- Episode 35: 2024 High School and College Rule Changes · 31 minSend us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan (and George) discuss the high school and college rule changes for 2024. Listening note: Podcast mascot George (pictured) was so…
- Episode 34: Pass Interference · 45 minSend us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan discuss pass interference rules at both the high school and college levels. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes…
- Episode 33: Chat with Big 10 official Kris Loving · 48 minSend us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan are joined by Kris Loving, a line of scrimmage official in the Big 10. The three discuss Kris's experience and his efforts to recruit…
- Episode 32: Learn Your Stripes LIVE! · 54 minSend us Fan Mail In our very first live episode, recorded August 20, 2023, Michael and Ryan answer your burning questions about the officiating life, how to get started as an…
- 8/20/23 Live Show Announcement! · 1 minSend us Fan Mail Please join us on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 8 p.m. Eastern time for our very first livestreamed show. If you have any questions or topics you'd like Ryan and…
- Episode 31: 2023 High School and College Rule Changes · 40 minSend us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan discuss the 2022 changes in high school and college football rules. Also, save the date for more information about the first ever…
- Episode 30: The Goal Line, Part 3 · 38 minSend us Fan Mail On this episode, Michael and Ryan conclude their in-depth examination of rules, scenarios, and mechanics for plays involving the goal line. You can find us on…
- Episode 29: The Goal Line, Part 2 · 37 minSend us Fan Mail On this episode, Michael and Ryan continue their in-depth examination of rules, scenarios, and mechanics for plays involving the goal line. You can find us on…
- Episode 28: The Goal Line, Part 1 · 31 minSend us Fan Mail On this episode, Michael and Ryan begin an examination of rules, scenarios, and mechanics for plays involving the goal line. You can find us on Facebook at Learn…
- Episode 27: Season Update and the Weeks Ahead · 56 minSend us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan reflect on their seasons to date and provide tips as high school football enters the postseason and college football nears the back…
- Episode 26: Intentional Grounding and Blocking Below the Waist · 30 minSend us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan discuss the current intentional grounding and blocking below the waist rules at both the high school and college levels. You can find…
- Episode 25: Wives Take Over! · 49 minSend us Fan Mail For our 25th episode, Michael's wife, Megan, and Ryan's wife, Jenny, take over the podcast to ask their husbands some questions about the officiating life. You…
- Episode 24: 2022 High School and College Mechanics Update · 32 minSend us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan discuss the 2022 updates to high school and college officiating mechanics. This episode is sponsored by Get Right Physical Therapy…
- Episode 23: Using Game Film to Learn and Improve · 48 minSend us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan are joined by Ross Hayden, an Umpire with National Championship game experience. The three discuss strategies and approaches to…
- Episode 22: Handling the End of the Half · 39 minSend us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan discuss rules, mechanics, and suggestions to ensure you and your crew are sharp in the final minutes of a half. You can find us on…
- Episode 21: 2022 High School and College Rule Changes · 46 minSend us Fan Mail This week, Michael and Ryan discuss the 2022 changes in high school and college football rules. You can find us on Facebook at Learn Your Stripes Podcast, on…
