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Canady Becomes First Female Football Official in MEAC

July 19, 2002

Greensboro, NC ­ Annice Canady has joined the ranks of football officials in the Mid-Eastern Athletic
Annice Canady
Conference (MEAC), becoming the first-ever female game official.

The Fort Lauderdale, FL native is a graduate of Dillard High and received her BA Degree in English/Literature from Florida State. She has been officiating football for over 10 years and last year she made her collegiate debut on the Division III level.

When asked about becoming the first female to officiate a collegiate game, Canady stated, “I really haven’t thought about that point. I love the game of football and I just want to be the best official possible.”

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