Entering Week 2, let us know in the comments or @footballzebras if you see anything in this week’s games that seems to be the wrong call....
We noted the players who were fined for on-field conduct in Week 1. Hidden in this list are some of the league’s evaluations of its officials....
Rarely does an assignment of a referee get a post of its own. The elements of irony either missed or intentionally ignored by the officiating department...
Last year, we wondered (in a pun-filled headline) if a pull of an opponent’s long hair could be one of the elements of an illegal horse-collar...
Each week, we will try to tally the fines and suspensions imposed for on-field conduct this year. The NFL does not officially report this information; usually...
In his weekly wrap-up column on Fox Sports, commentator Mike Pereira weighed in on a few calls from Week 1: Lions at Buccaneers | 2nd quarter |...
We’re back. If you see a call from Week 1 that deserves our attention, add it to the comments section of this post. Referee assignments are...
Super Bowl XLV: Steelers vs. Packers Here are the officiating assignments for Super Bowl XLV in Dallas, listed with the head referee they worked under in...
The NFL is honoring two of its former officials today: the late back judge Bob Lawing and retired back judge Bill Schmitz. Lawing, who passed away...
Referee: Tony Corrente 99 Umpire: Jeff Rice 44 Head linesman: Tom Stabile 24 Line judge: Byron Boston 18 Field judge: Greg Gautreaux 80 Side judge: Larry...
In order to minimize injuries, the Pro Bowl plays modified rules that protect the players. Basically, pass rushes are shut down, and standard formations are used....
Jets at Steelers Ed Hochuli is the referee (full crew) in his sixth conference championship game. Final | Steelers 24-19. Penalties: Jets 6 for 50 yards,...
Packers at Bears Terry McAulay is the referee (full crew) in his fifth conference championship game. Final | Packers 21-14. Penalties: Packers 6 for 40 yards,...
The NFL announced the remaining officiating assignments for the postseason. Walt Anderson will be headed to his second league title game, having headed the crew for...
Jets at Patriots Bill Leavy is the referee (full crew). 2nd Quarter, 5:46 remaining. Patriots coach Bill Belichick challenged a juggled catch by Jets receiver Santonio...
Packers at Falcons John Parry is the referee. 3rd Quarter, 7:41 remaining. Packers coach Mike McCarthy challenged a 23-yard reception by Falcons receiver Michael Jenkins. When...
Contrasting to his predecessor’s opinion, vice-president of officiating Carl Johnson has defended the rule that, until the recent arrival of “the process of the catch,” was...
By examining the officiating rosters for the wild card and divisional playoffs, we have some reasonable certainty of the crews that will work the conference championship...
The officiating crews for the divisional playoff round were announced by the NFL for the games on Jan. 15-16. Full list is after the jump.
It is a rule that rarely comes into play. In fact it is discussed far more often than it actually happens in the game. But the...