It's one of those names that once you see it, it has to be true, right?
The referee for the Ohio State and Michigan rivalry football game on Saturday is Kole Knueppel.
Yes, that name looks familiar, including the K-K alliteration.
So there's a logical question to be asked.
Is ref Kole Knueppel related to Kon Knueppel?
Yes, the referee Kole Knueppel is related to the NBA rookie Kon, who starred at Duke and now plays for the Charlotte Hornets.
Kole is the uncle of Kon.
He's the brother of Kon's father.
Kole Knueppel has made a big career for himself as an official. He was the head referee for the 2024 Big Ten Championship Game between Oregon and Penn State.
The Big Ten wouldn't give The Game to just any official, either. He's clearly well thought of and a top-notch ref.
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