Al-Graning's sports columns
Football rules change over time
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
It is sometimes funny to see how over the years high school, college and professional football rules have changed to match the natural changes in the game. Read story
Officials have many duties right before kick-off
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
When I started writing “It’s Official” eight years ago, I vowed to avoid repeating myself. Read story
Congrats to Green for induction
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
I want to offer my belated congratulations to Hugh Green for his induction into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. It is a well-deserved honor for Green. Read story
Much progression in rules
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The following information is taken from a book, Southeastern Conference Football, by John D. McCallum. As the book was written in 1980, it predates most of my important officiated games. Read story
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