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Clete Blakeman’s crew correctly didn’t flag Commanders final play

No holding, illegal blocks, or pass interference on the Hail Mary

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Big Ten Conference recruits women and minorities at spring event

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10 new on-field officials hired by the NFL for the 2022 season

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Hall of Fame voting procedure inadvertently narrows path for officials

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Vikings hack the spike play to get one more snap

Illegal formations are not 10-second runoffs

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Down judge Patrick Turner uses a unique whistle technique

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New interpretation closes loophole that allowed Oregon’s intentional 12-man defense

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TCU coach ejected after picking up two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls

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Cowboys desperation pass would have been intentional grounding, but here’s why it wouldn’t be a safety

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Ja’Marr Chase fined $31,599 for verbal abuse of official

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NFL issues 22 fines, including 2 unflagged hip-drop tackles and 5 for fighting

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Officiating slightly taps the brakes on illegal formation enforcement

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6 things I’m looking for in the 2024 NFL season

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College Football1 month ago

TCU coach ejected after picking up two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls

Sonny Dykes is the first Power 5 coach to be ejected under the double-unsportsmanlike-conduct rule

News1 month ago

Cowboys desperation pass would have been intentional grounding, but here’s why it wouldn’t be a safety

Disciplinary Action1 month ago

Ja’Marr Chase fined $31,599 for verbal abuse of official

Disciplinary Action2 months ago

NFL issues 22 fines, including 2 unflagged hip-drop tackles and 5 for fighting

News2 months ago

Officiating slightly taps the brakes on illegal formation enforcement

News2 months ago

6 things I’m looking for in the 2024 NFL season

News2 months ago

Todd Bowles and John Lynch added to Competition Committee

Hall of Fame2 months ago

How are officials affected by new Hall of Fame nomination rule changes?

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Preseason is a time for officiating crews to practice emergency crew-of-6

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College Football6 days ago

Rules review video: Early celebration, kick catch interference, and college expedited replays

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Rules review video: Onside drop-kicks, spitting, and a center catching a touchdown

College Football3 weeks ago

Rules review video: roughing vs. running into the kicker, brandishing a weapon, and a field goal off the light post

College Football4 weeks ago

Rules review video: First-touch spots on punts, illegal batting, and a bench player on the field

College Football1 month ago

Rules review video: Goal line extended, kicks over the uprights, and fumbles through the end zone

Videos

College Football2 weeks ago

Rules review video: Onside drop-kicks, spitting, and a center catching a touchdown

College Football3 weeks ago

Rules review video: roughing vs. running into the kicker, brandishing a weapon, and a field goal off the light post

College Football4 weeks ago

Rules review video: First-touch spots on punts, illegal batting, and a bench player on the field

College Football1 month ago

Rules review video: Goal line extended, kicks over the uprights, and fumbles through the end zone

Call of the Week1 month ago

Excellent catch of pull-and-shoot holding is the Call of the Week

Mechanics

Mechanics9 months ago

Walt Anderson teaches officials to move with purpose. Do the benefits outweigh the issues?

Mechanics10 months ago

There are no referee interference rules if players collide with an official

Mechanics11 months ago

When to warn, when to flag

History1 year ago

Officiating brawls in 1983 very different than 2023

Mechanics1 year ago

New umpire mechanic on field goals and extra points is the old mechanic

History2 years ago

Concentration is key for the most viewed coin toss of the year

Mechanics

Mechanics2 years ago

Officials told to watch for illegal foreign objects used for FG and XP attempts

Mechanics2 years ago

How does the NFL handle a suspended game?

Follow-up2 years ago

Good whistle discipline is vital to good officiating

Mechanics2 years ago

After review, a reversal. NFL won't allow a holder to elevate a teed kickoff ball

History2 years ago

2 generations of officials are at polar opposites when signaling the big call

Follow-up2 years ago

Football officials free to leave the field when the game is over

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Obituary3 years ago

Wayne Mackie, VP of officiating development and former head linesman, dies at 62

Wayne Mackie, Super Bowl 50 head linesman, has died suddenly.
News3 years ago

Umpire Tra Blake promoted to referee position

Umpire Tra Blake has been promoted to referee to replace Tony Corrente.
USFL3 years ago

USFL will decide overtime in a 2-point shootout

The USFL will use a 2-point shootout to determine a winner in overtime.
2022 rule changes3 years ago

2 NFL rules proposals announced to address overtime

Only 2 team proposals surfaced for rules changes, both focused on overtime
2022 USFL season3 years ago

Officiating crews for the 2022 USFL season

The USFL has 35 officials on 5 crews for the 2022 season.
Obituary3 years ago

Johnny Grier, NFL’s first Black referee, dies at 74

Trailblazer referee Johnny Grier has died.
News3 years ago

Is the NFL preparing for an officiating leadership shakeup?

Walt Anderson appears to be taking an off-ramp from the head of officiating.
News3 years ago

Eyes turn to incoming officials and a new referee

A look ahead to the offseason staffing preparations for NFL officiating.
Photo Gallery3 years ago

Super Bowl LVI photo album

Here are photos of NFL officials in action during Super Bowl LVI.
Follow-up3 years ago

5 Super Bowl LVI officiating observations

5 things we noticed from the officials during Super Bowl LVI.

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May 15 is here: Officiating new year starts today

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Big Ten Conference recruits women and minorities at spring event

USFL Week 4 officiating assignments

Breaking down the new NFL officiating hires

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USFL Week 3 officiating assignments

Hall of Fame voting procedure inadvertently narrows path for officials

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News

Vikings hack the spike play to get one more snap

Down judge Patrick Turner uses a unique whistle technique

New interpretation closes loophole that allowed Oregon’s intentional 12-man defense

TCU coach ejected after picking up two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls

Cowboys desperation pass would have been intentional grounding, but here’s why it wouldn’t be a safety

Ja’Marr Chase fined $31,599 for verbal abuse of official

NFL issues 22 fines, including 2 unflagged hip-drop tackles and 5 for fighting

Officiating slightly taps the brakes on illegal formation enforcement

6 things I’m looking for in the 2024 NFL season

News

TCU coach ejected after picking up two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls

Cowboys desperation pass would have been intentional grounding, but here’s why it wouldn’t be a safety

Ja’Marr Chase fined $31,599 for verbal abuse of official

NFL issues 22 fines, including 2 unflagged hip-drop tackles and 5 for fighting

Officiating slightly taps the brakes on illegal formation enforcement

6 things I’m looking for in the 2024 NFL season

Todd Bowles and John Lynch added to Competition Committee

How are officials affected by new Hall of Fame nomination rule changes?

Preseason is a time for officiating crews to practice emergency crew-of-6

Videos

Rules review video: Early celebration, kick catch interference, and college expedited replays

Rules review video: Onside drop-kicks, spitting, and a center catching a touchdown

Rules review video: roughing vs. running into the kicker, brandishing a weapon, and a field goal off the light post

Rules review video: First-touch spots on punts, illegal batting, and a bench player on the field

Rules review video: Goal line extended, kicks over the uprights, and fumbles through the end zone

Videos

Rules review video: Onside drop-kicks, spitting, and a center catching a touchdown

Rules review video: roughing vs. running into the kicker, brandishing a weapon, and a field goal off the light post

Rules review video: First-touch spots on punts, illegal batting, and a bench player on the field

Rules review video: Goal line extended, kicks over the uprights, and fumbles through the end zone

Excellent catch of pull-and-shoot holding is the Call of the Week

Mechanics

Walt Anderson teaches officials to move with purpose. Do the benefits outweigh the issues?

There are no referee interference rules if players collide with an official

When to warn, when to flag

Officiating brawls in 1983 very different than 2023

New umpire mechanic on field goals and extra points is the old mechanic

Concentration is key for the most viewed coin toss of the year

Mechanics

Officials told to watch for illegal foreign objects used for FG and XP attempts

How does the NFL handle a suspended game?

Good whistle discipline is vital to good officiating

After review, a reversal. NFL won't allow a holder to elevate a teed kickoff ball

2 generations of officials are at polar opposites when signaling the big call

Football officials free to leave the field when the game is over

More News

Wayne Mackie, VP of officiating development and former head linesman, dies at 62

Umpire Tra Blake promoted to referee position

USFL will decide overtime in a 2-point shootout

2 NFL rules proposals announced to address overtime

Officiating crews for the 2022 USFL season

Johnny Grier, NFL’s first Black referee, dies at 74

Is the NFL preparing for an officiating leadership shakeup?

Eyes turn to incoming officials and a new referee

Super Bowl LVI photo album

5 Super Bowl LVI officiating observations