Buona partita, Giovanni!
Ci sono convocazioni alle quali non si può non rispondere. La persona di cui stiamo parlando veramente non si è mai negato a nessuna convocazione, dovunque ci fossero appassionati lui era disponibile. Molte le battaglie che ha combattuto per migliorare il
nostro sport e la sua classe arbitrale, molto quello che io gli devo per gli insegnamenti che mi ha saputo dare. Purtroppo siamo riusciti a realizzare il nostro sogno, quello della formazione della squadra degli arbitri, troppo tardi, ma la soddisfazione di dimostrare che era possibile ce la siamo levata. Adesso come spesso accadeva te ne sei andato e non riesco ad immaginarmi un luogo dove tu possa stare fermo o dove possano costringerti.. Hai sempre vegliato senza farti notare e so che continuerai a farlo anche adesso. Come ci hai insegnato con il fischietto in mano e mai in bocca, con
il sorriso e non la faccia cattiva ed il dito agitato davanti alla faccia. Credo che il modo migliore per salutarti sia far sapere a tutti il giudizio che Red Cashion diede a te ed alla tua crew pochi anni fa quando arbitrasti da Ref il Superbowl a Torino tra Bengals e Blacks. Ciao Giovanni buona partita.
“First, my congratulations to Giovanni Frisiani for a great game and a fabulous career!. Working the Superbowl at age 79 is a remarkable feet and one I am sure has not been matched in any other championship game in any other football game or any other sport for that matter. What a record!
First some general comments. I was very impressed how all of you moved during the game. Being in the right spot at the right time is one of the basics of good officiating. You moved to the ball when the play was over and then moved very well to handle the ball. You deep officials and the Umpire did a particularly good job of moving after each play to help the pace of the game. Players will be aware of where you are and what you are watching after each play. When they see you moving so well, they are much less likely to want to do something “extra” knowing that you are watching them and nearby. Always remember that watching what happens after a play is more important than getting the ball so do not turn too quickly to get a ball in place until you know that everything is OK with the players. Also remember too look around the covering official because things can happen near him but in a way that he does not see it because he is focused on the downed player and ball. That is where the late hits and piling on can occur and the officials that are away from the play are in much better position to see these late acts.
Gentlemen, my congratulations for a well worked game. I enjoyed watching it and please do not think I am being critical of what you did on the field. One of the great things about officiating is the challenge to always do it better next time. I have never seen a perfectly officiated game. On the other hand, I have never seen a perfectly played football game. And I promise you I have NEVER seen a perfectly coached football game. Keep up the good work and I hope to meet all of you one of these days. My special praise to you Giovanni, wonderful day of football. Red Cashion ”