KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s a group of people who, when they’re efficiently doing their job, are hardly ever noticed, and that’s how they like it!

We’re referring to the men and women who don the stripes on game day.

Throughout the year, you’ll find Mr. Bruce Austin in his office working as the General Manager of our TV station, WVLT.

As the calendar turns to fall, you’ll also find him on the gridiron continuing to pursue one of his life’s passions, being a football referee.

Bruce, who is the white hat or head referee for an FCS officiating crew, says it’s important to remember as an official that, “coaches, this is their job, this is their livelihood. So you’re stepping into their boundary in their jobs, right? So you want to respect that factor with the head coach as well, and jus

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