Week 5 “Official Review”: Fair-catch interference, fumbled fumbles, ‘fishy’ call
This week’s “Official Review” by league vice-president of officiating, Mike Pereira, featured several interesting plays from Week 5, leading to a lot of discussion here (video, Part 1 and Part 2): As...
View ArticleMuffed kickoff gives Lions an easy 2 pts; Chargers, similar play, down at...
Week 17: Lions at Packers 1st Quarter | 13:00 remaining | Lions 7-0 | Lions kickoff | video Updated below to include similar play from Chargers—Raiders. Tough break for the Packers, as Patrick Lee...
View ArticleCarl Cheffers heads Hall of Fame game crew
View image | gettyimages.com The fiftieth season of the Super Bowl era and the ninety-sixth in league history begins Sunday from the place where the seed was first planted — Canton, Ohio. Culminating...
View ArticleAlternate officials, like playoffs, have expanded over time
There are three to five alternate officials assigned and ready to go into a playoff game should an on-field official get hurt or sick. The post Alternate officials, like playoffs, have expanded over...
View ArticleToday’s Pro Bowl the swan song for two NFL officials
Jeff Rice and Mike Spanier are working their final game at today's Pro Bowl. The post Today’s Pro Bowl the swan song for two NFL officials first appeared on Football Zebras.
View ArticleTony Corrente turns 70, a rare milestone for an active official
Referee Tony Corrente celebrates his 70th birthday on November 12. The post Tony Corrente turns 70, a rare milestone for an active official first appeared on Football Zebras.
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