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...
The veteran side judge reflects on his 24-year career Don Carlsen woke up one day this past October and made one of the toughest calls of...
The NFL’s Competition Committee last year briefly considered widening the field of play and some people think the NFL should consider the proposal again. According to...
Pereira and Daopoulos break down Super Bowl XLVII Did the Baltimore Ravens Jimmy Smith hold the San Francisco 49ers Michael Crabtree on that last gasp fourth...
Ron Phares completes first season of retirement For 43 years Ron Phares chased football players on fields all over the country. This past season Phares, 69,...