Ep 124 | The USFL 'Rules' | Mike Pereira — USFL Head of Officiating

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🗓️ 4 June 2022

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Mike Pereira has a long history of determining the rules of the game of football. He spent years at the NFL and Fox Sports and now holds the position of head of officiating at the USFL. As the league wraps up its first season since 1985, Mike tells us how the USFL exceeded expectations in TV ratings, live audience attendance, and quality of gameplay. How will it continue to improve in this next season? And more importantly, will the league adopt the "Rick & Bubba Rule?" Find out on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University"! Sponsors: Raycon: Whether you’re working from home these days or just working on your fitness, now’s the perfect time to get a pair of Premium Wireless Earbuds. Raycon ear buds start at about ½ the price of other premium brands you’ll find out there on the market -- but they sound just as amazing. You’ll get 15% off your order when you go to https://BUYRAYCON.com/rickbubbapod. Outer: Sustainably crafted outdoor furniture. Explore elegant, durable, and comfortable designs to elevate outdoor living season after season, year after year at https://liveouter.com/rickbubba The patented OuterShell® cover quickly rolls out and over the cushions to protect from everyday dirt, debris, and morning dew. Their multi-layer memory foam cushion offers luxurious comfort typically found in premium mattresses. It is the world's most comfortable outdoor cushion. Outer sofa's modular design makes rearranging for any outdoor setting, activity, or occasion easy. Your chairs can be arranged and rearranged for an unlimited number of configurations. Their hand-sewn life-proof fabric will stand up to kids, pets, weather, and spills. Spend more time enjoying than worrying. For a limited time, get $300 off and FREE shipping. https://liveouter.com/rickbubba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:22.0	Welcome in to another edition of Rick and Bubba University, the podcast,
0:26.8	Professor Burgess and Busy here. Of course, we're handing out degrees in common sense. Of course,
0:31.8	that has become now a superpower. But, Bubba, today, our new friend is going to join us,
0:38.5	and we're going to unpack one of our favorite topics, and that, of course, is officiating.
0:45.4	We will talk more about that, but I think that Mike thinks we're friends. We certainly think we are.
0:51.6	Well, we do. We do, for sure. Mike, Pierre, am I saying this now?
0:55.4	I know the last one was like, you're going to like kill me when you call me Pierre.
1:00.8	I knew I was going mess it up, and I was already paranoid because Brian Killmeat had messed it up.
1:06.8	Say it, Mike, say it right for me.
1:08.6	Pereira, Pereira, Pereira, Pereira.
1:13.4	Thank you about, Pereira.
1:14.4	Thank you about, Paul, and then the way we like to say,
1:16.7	Pereira, Pereira, Pereira.
1:20.7	So, Mike, the USFL, we're trying this again. When we're recording this, we're heading into
1:28.3	week number eight, and before we get into officiating and things on the field, give us your
1:34.2	general thoughts on the league and how the season is going so far.
1:39.1	Well, you know, to me, it's about surprises, not necessarily expectations.
1:44.8	And I'm surprised that the level of play, the level of play, starting out in week one,
1:52.0	I thought was pretty good, but it has gotten so much better as the season is worn on.
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