United Football League Announces Officiating Staff
October 6, 2009 - United Football League (UFL 1) News Release
JACKSONVILLE, FL (October 5, 2009) - With less than a week until kick-off, the United Football League formally announced its roster of Game Officials today. This diverse group, comprised of 28 men and one woman, bring plenty of knowledge and experience to the field having officiated games in NFL Europe, the Arena Football Leagues and major college and bowl games.
The UFL has made some slight game enhancements and the Officiating Crew is well-versed on the rules of the UFL game. In addition, the UFL is proud to introduce the first female official to work a professional football game. Terri Valenti, no. 37 from Palo Alto, will take her place as a Heads Linesman (or Lineswoman) on the field. She is one of a growing number of women involved in football officiating.
The UFL Game Staff will be led by three crew chiefs: Randy Christal, no. 12 from Austin, Texas; Jon Bible, no. 10 from Austin, Texas; and Dave Cutaia, no. 34 from Benecia, California.
The following is the complete UFL Game Officials Staff:
No. Name Position Hometown
10 Bible, Jon Referee Austin, TX
38 Carter, Michael Side Judge Washington, D.C.
12 Christal, Randy Referee Austin, TX
36 Cole, James Field Judge Virginia Beach,VA
15 Cook,Fred Line Judge Bowie,MD
34 Cutaia, Dave Referee Benecia, CA
17 Daniels, Ivan Back Judge Pikeville, NC
32 Dolce, Michael Head Linesman Hudsonville, MI
19 Eckl, Jim Umpire Rochester, NY
30 Forte, Johnnie Umpire Wilmington,NC
21 Hocker, Gerarld Field Judge Hummelstown,PA
28 Jordan, Matthew Umpire Carson, CA
23 Keeling, Thomas Line Judge Plano,TX
26 Koch, Scott Side Judge York, NE
24 Lynch, Tracy Line Judge Charlottesville, VA
25 Matthew, Brian Head Linesman Grand Blanc, MI
27 McCabe, Mike Head Linesman Coto de Caza, CA
22 Mitchell, Harold Line Judge Morrow, GA
29 Newton, Peter Side Judge Boca Raton, FL
20 Orrico, Lawrence Back Judge Itasca, IL
31 Parham, Keith Back Judge Washington, D.C.
18 Powell, Robert Field Judge Darien, IL
33 Reese, Tod Head Linesman Alexandria, VA
16 Reynard, Clay Field Judge San Diego, CA
35 Rieker, Stephen Umpire Weldon Spring, MO
14 Sroka, Paul Back Judge Oakdale, PA
37 Valenti, Terri Head Linesman Palo Alto, CA
39 Wagner, Wade Side Judge Hutto, TX
11 Wilson, Douglas Umpire Santa Maria, CA
The UFL's first game on October 8th will be broadcast on VERSUS at 9:00 pm ET. On Saturday, October 10th, the Florida Tuskers will host the New York Sentinels at the Citrus Bowl. This game will be broadcast on HDNet at 7:00 pm ET. Tickets are still available for both games and can be purchased by calling 877.UFL.2009 or visiting www.ufl-football.com.
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