The NFL, of course, is foisting the storyline and that has to mean that the NFL will promote Thomas next season.
Back judge Steve Freeman got a rare opportunity on Friday night, and even though it was a meaningless, forgettable preseason game, it is likely an experience...
NFL trying out potential replacements for retiring head referees The NFL is preparing for the inevitable retirement of officiating crew chiefs by conducting trial runs for...
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.
Walt Coleman will flip the coin to kick off the Thursday night game on ESPN — the only national broadcast of the week. Thursday, Aug. 8...
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...
a Football Zebras interview The officials clinic in Dallas is only weeks away, which means there is enormous preparation underway to comb through the new rules...
Much like any potential official recruit, Sarah Thomas has been on the NFL's watchlist for several years. She is one step closer to becoming the league's...
The officiating crew rosters for the 2013 NFL season have been distributed. Each crew member is listed with his years of experience, including the upcoming season,...
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 operation of retractable roofs are subject to the ground rules set by the NFL. Retractable roofs are installed in the home fields of the Cardinals,...
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...
NFL owners at their annual league meeting are now reviewing new rules proposals from the Competition Committee. An announcement is expected Tuesday or Wednesday on the...
The NFL Competition Committee, chaired by Falcons general manager Rich McKay, announced their proposed rule changes for 2013. All proposals require a two-thirds vote of the...