With 11:34 remaining in the first quarter, Bernard, following a 28-yard punt return by the Tigers, prepared to announce a penalty against Jackson State. But before making the announcement, Bernard ...
There have been a lot of unusual referee announcements over the years, from Ron Cherry’s “Giving him the business” through Alex Kemp’s “I’m talking to America here.” Cricket Celebration Bowl referee ...
Then, when making the call, referee Rory Bernard did something unusual. "I’d like to salute our military veterans," Bernard said before saluting. Bernard’s salute drew applause from the crowd.