Submitted by Ric Hamblin, President, RCCFO

The Rochester Chapter of Certified Football Officials was horrified to learn of the unprovoked assault of one of our members, Peter McCabe, after a football game over the weekend.

This was an outrageous, cowardly attack by a craven individual. As a group, the RCCFO is confident that the Rochester Police Department will apprehend this criminal, and that a court of law will ensure that he receives the maximum penalty allowable for his actions.

As this is an on-going investigation, the RCCFO will make no further comment with respect to any details of the incident.

Our sole concern at this moment is for our fellow official and his family. Our members stand ready to support them now, and will continue to support them through the end of the recovery process.

Peter McCabe is an outstanding football official, as well as an outstanding individual. More importantly, he is our friend, and a member of our family.

It is important to understand that this incident occurred after a semi-pro football game. Only a limited number of our officials referee these games and the RCCFO Executive Council will be discussing whether or not to continue to officiate these games in the future.

There has been little or no security at these contests and this also needs to be addressed.

Our group primarily officiates high school and youth football games in the Rochester area. We remain confident in the security that is provided for the safety of the players, coaches and officials at these contests.