Mike Pereira has a long history of determining the rules of the game of football. He spent years at the NFL and Fox Sports and now holds the position of head of officiating at the USFL. As the league wraps up its first season since 1985, Mike tells us how the USFL exceeded expectations in TV ratings, live audience attendance, and quality of gameplay. How will it continue to improve in this next season? And more importantly, will the league adopt the "Rick & Bubba Rule?" Find out on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University"!

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Ep 124 | The USFL 'Rules' | Mike Pereira — USFL Head of Officiating