Former HL, LJ, R worked two Super Bowls Jerry Seeman 1936-2013 Former referee and officiating supervisor, Jerry Seeman, died Sunday night, a half hour before his son,...
NFL Referees Association denounces Ellison suspension The NFL has suspended umpire Roy Ellison (#81) for one game for a “profane and derogatory” statement to the Washington...
How NFL officials stay out of the way to preserve life and limb We’ve all seen it. Â For the fans it is a funny sight but...
NCAA rule on Competition Committee agenda There was quite a bit of chatter in the aftermath of Seattle Seahawks’ wide receiver Golden Tate’s over the top taunting...
Coaches love to alert officials to opponent’s rule violations From Pop Warner to the NFL, every officiating crew meets with the head coach individually before each...
In 1975, the NFL decided to put a wireless microphone on the referee for penalty announcements. Â Officiating boss Art McNally, wanted the officials to use this...
Officials double check with each other on tight and routine calls NFL officials each have a specific area and specific player or players to watch during...
If you can keep your head when all about you   Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men...
Photos from Week 4 action as taken by team photographers. Click on any image to view full screen.
Last year it was a rash of inadvertent whistles. This year the officials are having trouble enforcing penalties. Former NFL vice president for officiating and current...
Week 2 of the 2013 NFL season is in the books and, as usual, former NFL vice president for officiating and current FOX Sports officiating analyst...
 Fox Sports rules analyst on what went right, wrong in Week 1 Fox Sports made an inspired move when they hired former NFL vice president...
 Football is one of the most team-oriented games in the world. It is a joy to watch a team function on the field as a...
Commentary by Mark Schultz Here are the things I am pondering as I “zebra watch” this year. 1. Â Will some high-profile officials make a playoff comeback?...
2013 rule changes In what will be the most scrutinized rule change this season, the NFL has modified the rules that will restrict ball carriers from...
Sunday night was Hochuli ×2 (‘Gun and Pistol’ night?) Earlier this week, NFL back judge Steve Freeman officiated a game with his son, Brad.  Also this...
You may have noticed some officials wearing rock-star like microphones and ear pieces during some preseason games. The NFL has confirmed that it is having its...
While most of the players during the game do not work at peak performance, the officials must take their work seriously.
How does the NFL get their new officials up to speed? Larry Upson knows what it is like to be hired into the NFL. Â Upson was...
The NFL has announced the 2013 rule changes. Â In most years, the rule changes are easy for the officials to adapt to and does not give...