The View from the Sidelines: Stories from an NFL Referee
A behind-the-scenes look at the life of an NFL referee and the critical calls that shape games.
A behind-the-scenes look at the life of an NFL referee and the critical calls that shape games.
Rusty is a dynamic and entertaining speaker who shares captivating stories from his 45+ years as a football official, including time with the NFL Officiating Staff, Division I college football, and the Arena League. His keynote, "Beyond the Goal Line," gives audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the game through the eyes of a seasoned referee. Rusty has officiated over 200 Division I games and 11 championship, bowl, and all-star games. Notable assignments include the 2012 NFL Hall of Fame Game, 2001 Arena Bowl World Championship, and iconic matchups like the 1996 Army-Navy Game and University of Miami’s national championship-clinching wins over Florida State in 1985 and 1990. His accolades include the Big East Conference Officials Service Award and the Conference USA Distinguished Career Award.