 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...
I’m sure referee Bill Leavy would just as soon have everyone stop discussing the play, but the league has made two separate statements regarding it, making...
Ron Winter will have his crew on the first game of the Monday night doubleheader. Terry McAulay has the week off. Gene Steratore is confirmed for...
We will be live blogging the calls for tonight’s kickoff game. As always, if you have questions, leave a comment in this thread or tweet us...
Fox Sports pulled off a major coup in 2010 by hiring Mike Pereira, the former vice president of officiating, as a rules analyst. But, NBC has...
Click the image to enlarge. It is time to kick off the new football season! Here are some numbers for all of the zebra watchers out...
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...
The developmental officials that comprised the NFL's "taxi squad" are headed back to their college conferences for the start of the college football season.
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...
The NFL, of course, is foisting the storyline and that has to mean that the NFL will promote Thomas next season.
Referee tryouts, advanced training recruits on field Craig Wrolstad is one of four officials being evaluated at the referee position this week. Wrolstad worked in Super...
The conspiracy machine got some gas in preseason with the suggestion that officials are given the authority to limit offensive schemes through controlling the pace of...
Ed Hochuli, interviewed by Craig Fouhy for KNXV/Phoenix
While most of the players during the game do not work at peak performance, the officials must take their work seriously.
After Further Review: Partial officiating squads traveled to training camps this week to explain the new rules and answer questions about interpretations.
We have learned that John Parry will have the first preseason game this year when his crew officiates the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio....
The NFL officials are meeting today in Dallas for their annual clinic weekend, a chance for incoming vice-president of officiating Dean Blandino to have his entire...
NFL officials are starting their training camp, but the replay officials are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Stop me if you've heard this one...