[Editor’s note: In the wake of the collective bargaining agreement this week, our coverage switched off of the events on the field. To complete the record,...
The NFL Referees Association and its 121 members are enjoying unprecedented appreciation (video)Â and good will after agreeing to a new union contract and ending the league...
The return of the regular NFL referees is making front-page news.
Thursday, Sept. 27 Browns at Ravens:Â Gene Steratore Sunday, Sept. 30 Panthers at Falcons:Â Walt Coleman Patriots at Bills: John Parry Vikings at Lions: Clete Blakeman Chargers at...
Gene Steratore begins his 10th season in the NFL tonight as he marks the triumphant return of the regular NFL officials. The lockout of the current...
The “blooper reel” of funny, frustrating, and exasperating NFL replacement official mistakes was very extensive going into Monday Night Football in Week 3. In one call,...
League officiating dept., of course, backs up call The NFL had one spectacular failure unfold before a national audience. So, they did what that grouchy curmudgeon...
Many have asked whether the result of the game can be overturned by the commissioner. The league will listen to protests, and may even acknowledge the...
Week 3: Packers at Seahawks The NFL is a brand built on integrity. It has a historical image that goes back to coal-mining towns of Ohio...
Week 3: 49ers at Vikings [Editor’s note: This post has been significantly revised; see the explanation at the end.] Many considered it an egregious error by...
Did you see something from the replacement officials in Week 3? Let us know in the comments section of this post or tweet us @footballzebras. We...
[Editor’s note: This is our weekly entry at National Football Post.] After basking in the shadows of relative obscurity during the opening week of the season,...
We are expecting to get the officiating assignments piecemeal, rather than the full list. As we confirm, we will post here with the full spotters chart....
The officials lost control of the Monday Night Football Game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Denver Broncos on one play. The breakdown happened with :02...
While the first week of officiating was deemed “adequate,” the quality of the replacement referees work declined significantly in Week 2. There were numerous instances of...
Replacement official’s Facebook profile puts him on inactive list The NFL has removed side judge Brian Stropolo from today’s Saints-Panthers game because of a professed allegiance...
[Editor’s note: This is our weekly entry on officiating at National Football Post.] Few things are certain in life: death and taxes — and football officials...
Any one of them can either do or not do something that saves the crew or kills the crew — either one. — former NFL referee Red...
We are expecting to get the officiating assignments piecemeal, rather than the full list. As we confirm, we will post here with the full spotters chart....
Week 1: Rams at Lions 4th quarter | 2:45 remaining | Tied 20-20 | STL ball | 2 & 12 @ DET 31 “First, let me...