Believe it or not, there is a science to making, throwing penalty flags Last week, back judge Todd Prukop became a mini-celebrity by throwing his penalty...
Terry McAulay will lead a crew of excellent and distinguished officials in this year’s Super Bowl. This will be his third Super Bowl (XXXIX, XLIII), umpire...
A list of known suspensions of officials for on-field incidents
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...
A deliberate desperation fumble lead to a revision of the rulebook.
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...
Bob Beeks 1927–2012 Bob Beeks died on December 26, 2012, as reported by The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He died on his 85th birthday. According to his...
Officials used to worry about job security around playoffs When the regular season is over, the NFL officials wait to see whether they pack their gear...
We’ve all seen those late season brutally cold games. The coaches are wearing layers. The players sit on heated benches and warm their hands in front...
This season has seen three inadvertent whistles (IW) being blown by the officials, with the latest being this past week in the game between the Raiders...
Vilified referee Phil Luckett was correct in seemingly botched coin flip
When discussing football officiating, it is easy to say, “Forget so-and-so for the playoff this year after that blown call.” While fans might wish a playoff...
In 1975 the NFL decided to put a wireless microphone on the referee, so the fans at the game and on TV could better understand what...
Fines are not deterring players There was a frightening scene in Pittsburgh this week as the Washington Redskins’ DeAngelo Hall was ejected for verbally abusing Dana...
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...
Oct. 5, 1986: Bills at Jets Rarely does the referee make the highlight reel for anything positive. But, 25 years ago Ben Dreith made the call...
Dec. 28, 1975 NFC Divisional Playoff: Cowboys at Vikings Thirty-five years ago, “Hail Mary” became a football term after Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach so described the...
Brett Favre: 297 consecutive starts This is slightly off our core topic of officiating, but since it is a huge football milestone, we are veering a...
Week 13: Ravens at Packers The Ravens and Packers gave the spotlight to the officials on Monday Night Football, as both teams were assessed a combined...