Brian Brennan was a recent Cal State Fullerton graduate when he became a high school football official. He was instantly hooked on being a referee.
The L.A. Times ran an article on Orange County’s high school football officials in 1971 and listed a name to contact for more information: John Dickey, secretary of the Orange County Football Officials Assn. The article included Dickey’s home address — a house on Brenan Way. “I felt there was some divine intervention,” Brian Brennan recalled, seeing his last name — albeit one letter off. The 21-year-old Cal State Fullerton graduate knocked on Dickey’s door and introduced himself.
” When he began officiating, crews adjusted to yellow flags, switching from red. Now, Brennan’s passion for officiating collides with today’s changes. Girls’ flag football debuted last year, expanding across Southern California. Brennan said he expects flag football to grow, and they need more officials. Only 60% of boys’ football officials referee both sports. “If there's more schools playing, you just add more officials,” Brennan said.
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