The way Sam Roberts sees it, every game he refs is a big game.
Whether it’s the eight-man football season opener in Laurel or a high-stakes contest involving Class D2 defending state champ Wynot in its game in Beemer, Roberts said, “You treat every game like it’s the biggest game of your life.”
Roberts studies game video, physically prepares himself to be in tip-top shape and is fully aware he’s accountable if he screws up. At the age of 20, Roberts is one of the youngest full-time varsity high school football officials in Nebraska…