I don't recall when the practice of posting officials' alma maters beside their names ended ('90s?). It was a common practice on ACC syndicated TV games for a long time. Chuck Amato's brother was a long time ACC official, and played at NC State.
In rules-making parlance, should is a preferred practice, shall is a requirement.
It seems to have faded out as officials were increasingly trained, evaluated, and assigned by regional organizations rather than being selected by individuals schools. Also, the NFL never paid much attention to the officials' schools. Still, it likely carried on in spots after the 1960s.
I don't recall when the practice of posting officials' alma maters beside their names ended ('90s?). It was a common practice on ACC syndicated TV games for a long time. Chuck Amato's brother was a long time ACC official, and played at NC State.
In rules-making parlance, should is a preferred practice, shall is a requirement.
It seems to have faded out as officials were increasingly trained, evaluated, and assigned by regional organizations rather than being selected by individuals schools. Also, the NFL never paid much attention to the officials' schools. Still, it likely carried on in spots after the 1960s.