Greg Burks
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
NCAA & CFO Football Officiating
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of Football Officials
Big 12 Conference
Dallas, TX
05.2017 - Current
- Responsible for hiring, training, assignment,and evaluation of the Big 12 football officiating staff. This includes the on field, replay, grading, and position trainer staffs. Communicate with coaches and their staffs in regard to any officiating or rules questions and interpretations.
- Collaborate with the National Coordinator and other conference coordinators on rules and officiating philosophies for NCAA and CFO football. Assign Big 12 officials for CFP playoff games.
- Produce a weekly rules video for officials, coaches, and players.
Coordinator of Football Officials
Mountain West Conference
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2015 - 03.2022
- Responsible for hiring, training, assigning and evaluating the MWC football officiating staff. This includes the on field, replay, grading, and position trainer staffs. Communicate with coaches and their staffs regarding any officiating questions or interpretations.
Football Referee
Big 8 & Big 12 Conferences
Dallas, TX
03.1992 - 01.2015
- Officiated conference and bowl games, ensuring adherence to game rules and regulations.
- Maintained clear communication with players, coaches, and officials for effective conflict resolution.
- Assessed player performance and safety, making critical decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Evaluated gameplay for rule violations, consistently enforcing penalties and maintaining fair play.
- Refereed the first CFP National Championship game between Ohio State and Oregon
- Refereed 18 bowl games
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, COSkills
Extensive knowledge of NCAA football playing rules and their applications and philosophies Twenty-five years of on field experience as a referee and ten years of being a FBS conference coordinator
Skilled in making replay decisions and adept at working with coaches in pressure situations
Timeline
Coordinator of Football Officials
Big 12 Conference
05.2017 - Current
Coordinator of Football Officials
Mountain West Conference
02.2015 - 03.2022
Football Referee
Big 8 & Big 12 Conferences
03.1992 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Colorado At Boulder