Starting in 2014, all NFL officiating crews will be will be equipped with a microphone and earpiece that will enable them to communicate with each other...
2014 rule changes Bill Belichick and the legendary Don Shula now share an interesting and exclusive legacy. At the annual NFL owners meeting, the rule change...
2014 Points of Emphasis In light of some high-profile on-field incidents of taunting and offensive language in the 2013 season, the NFL is instructing its officials to crack...
[Editor’s note: The following is the text of the report from the Competition Committee, entitled “Sportsmanship,” that was approved by the owners at the annual meeting...
2014 rule changes For years, the referee has signaled a quarterback sack with a whistle blast and a signal to stop the clock; however beginning with...
Follow Football Zebras for a comprehensive rundown of the rules proposals that are under consideration with the owners. The status of the proposals below will be...
Shawn Hochuli -- son of NFL referee Ed Hochuli -- reportedly has received word that he has been hired by the NFL.
Replaces Ray Anderson as Goodell’s “number two” Troy Vincent, the All-Pro cornerback who transitioned into an executive role in football after leaving the field, is the...
Team, committee proposals up for owners vote next week The NFL Competition Committee announced the proposed rule changes to be voted on at the owners meeting...
The NFL could soon see more former players become officials. The league is sending 14 former players and one active player to a pair of officiating...
[Editor’s note: In 2014, the participating NCAA conferences standardized the name from alternate official to center judge. This post refers to the terminology at the time...
Committee to consider rule changes next week How do you change a NFL rule? Â A rule change first has to pass muster with the Competition Committee....
Competition Committee begins reviewing full agenda The NFL Competition Committee is getting a first look at its agenda, and it already seems like two proposals will...
League has several shoes to fill in the offseason The Super Bowl is fast fading into the rear view mirror and we now enter what is...
McAulay crew handles first dud Super Bowl in 10 years Well, this year’s Super Bowl will not go down as a classic in terms of excitement,...
Football Zebras has learned that two officials in today’s game will end their careers on football’s greatest stage. Field judge Scott Steenson and side judge Dave...
Despite chatter, NFL replay will remain under the hood It has become a groundswell in the past season to have the NFL adopt a replay review...
I enjoy historic aspects of NFL officiating and as we get ready to zebra watch in Super Bowl XLVIII here are some interesting nuggets regarding officiating...
Former field judge Al Jury is being honored by the NFL with the Art McNally Award for his distinguished officiating career. He will be formally presented...
Commissioner suggests removing 1-pt play NFL commissioner Roger Goodell floated a big trial balloon earlier this week when he said the NFL may consider abolishing the...