Referee Ron Cherry Accidentally Taken Down by USC LB Michael Hutchings Posted Nov 27, 2016 Referee Ron Cherry suffered a scary hit Saturday in Los Angeles. While calling the third quarter of the USC-Notre Dame tilt, Cherry was caught by linebacker Michael Hutchings and temporarily knocked out. The ref got back on his feet but appeared dazed as USC trainers helped escort him off the field for medical attention. (Bleacher Report)