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Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« on: December 30, 2013, 04:04:42 PM »

Everyone know the enormous contribution Bill LeMonnier has made to football officiating around the world and in 3 days (Jan 3rd) at the 2014 Cotton Bowl he retires and will put on the stripes for the last time - in a NCAA game.

Bill thank you for your dedication to improving officiating world wide and know that every official holds you in the highest regard.

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Re: Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2013, 04:16:10 PM »
The last one is always the special one. I hope he has a ball!
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Re: Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2013, 04:23:56 PM »
sorry the pic is so big - didn't know it was so big.
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Re: Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2013, 09:24:38 PM »
I have had the pleasure of talking to him once. He is a great down to earth guy. I as a football official have enjoyed him on the field. He is what we all should aspire to be on the field. Have a great game Bill. :bOW
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Re: Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2013, 05:11:13 AM »
Hope you have a great time & a fun game, Bill..  Thanks for all you do!    pHiNzuP
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Re: Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2014, 05:36:39 PM »
I hope Bill continues to provide his training videos during retirement.
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Re: Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2014, 11:49:27 AM »
Cotton Bowl was fantastic.  Our host Mike Miles did an outstanding job taking care of us in Dallas.  Appreciate the comments and support from my RefStripes friends.  It's been an unbelievable journey and the best part is all the great people/officials I've had the opportunity to meet.  I plan on staying around the game in some way or form so don't write the "obit" yet.   :)
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Re: Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2014, 01:22:17 PM »
Quote from: wlemonnier on January 05, 2014, 11:49:27 AM
I plan on staying around the game in some way or form so don't write the "obit" yet.   :)
+1  tiphat:
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Re: Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2014, 06:56:12 PM »
Bill I was just introduced to your training videos and they are great. I can see where you will be missed on the field but also can see where you have a lot more to give. After watching your video then seeing you work. You do on the field what you say in the video.

Thank you for your service, looking forward to seeing more training from you.

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Re: Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2014, 12:05:37 PM »
Quote from: wlemonnier on January 05, 2014, 11:49:27 AM
Cotton Bowl was fantastic.  Our host Mike Miles did an outstanding job taking care of us in Dallas.  Appreciate the comments and support from my RefStripes friends.  It's been an unbelievable journey and the best part is all the great people/officials I've had the opportunity to meet.  I plan on staying around the game in some way or form so don't write the "obit" yet.   :)

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Re: Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2014, 12:29:38 PM »
I was totally surprised to see Bill (and a Big 10 crew) on anything other than the BCS championship game.

First it was Lemmonier's final game in an outstanding career  tiphat:; and secondly, no Big 10 team is involved.  Seemed like a "no-brainer".
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Re: Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2014, 12:57:22 PM »
There will be a Big Ten crew working tonight's game.
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Re: Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2014, 06:18:26 PM »
From  http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2014/01/florida_state_has_fared_the_be.html

ZEBRA COUNT: The BCS Championship Game between Auburn and Florida State will be officiated by a Big 10 crew, headed by referee John O'Neill.

The rest of the crew is comprised of umpire Rick Nelson, head linesman Brent Durbin, field judge Terry Anderson, side judge Steve Hassel, line judge Ron Tipton and back judge Robert Smith, Jr.

The replay will have Tom Herbert as replay official, Dennis Pipski as replay communicator, former SEC director of officials Rogers Redding as observer/booth official and Jerry McGinn as alternate.
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Re: Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2014, 09:34:34 PM »
Quote from: wlemonnier on January 05, 2014, 11:49:27 AM
Cotton Bowl was fantastic.  Our host Mike Miles did an outstanding job taking care of us in Dallas.  Appreciate the comments and support from my RefStripes friends.  It's been an unbelievable journey and the best part is all the great people/officials I've had the opportunity to meet.  I plan on staying around the game in some way or form so don't write the "obit" yet.   :)

Bill - congratulations on a great career!  You are the best!

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Re: Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2014, 11:13:32 PM »
Quote from: zebra99 on January 06, 2014, 09:34:34 PM
Bill - congratulations on a great career!  You are the best!

Jack
We missed you in the chat room 99.
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Re: Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« Reply #15 on: January 07, 2014, 12:14:54 AM »
Quote from: Rulesman on January 06, 2014, 11:13:32 PM
We missed you in the chat room 99.

thanks.  my wife has been quite ill the last several months and just got back from the hospital today after a long stay - so most everything since the season ended is on the back burner - she's feeling a bit better though. :)
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Re: Bill Le Monniers last game 2014 Cotton Bowl
« Reply #16 on: January 07, 2014, 04:33:05 PM »
Prayers she is doing better.  pray:;
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