1 blown call does not ruin playoff chances
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 blackball for an official who makes an...
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1st use of new rule might not be right use
Week 1: Texans at Chargers (video) Post updated: The league has stated the rule was incorrectly applied (see below). The Competition Committee looked at a specific instance of dangerous play at the...
View ArticlePereira: No recourse if helmet speaker fails
Fox Sports rules analyst on what went right, wrong in Week 1 Fox Sports made an inspired move when they hired former NFL vice president for officiating Mike Pereira. For four years, Pereira has...
View ArticleOur playoff predictions: Morelli, McAulay consensus in top slots
Football Zebras commentary Week 17 is upon us, meaning that the final evaluations for officials vying for playoff positions are being determined. Officials will not be informed of the Wild Card Playoff...
View ArticleNFL and the referees’ union want grades confidential…until they don’t
Commentary by Mark Schultz The NFL season has gotten off to a contentious start between the front office and the NFL Referees Association, the union representing the on-field and replay officials. The...
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Our playoff predictions: Morelli graded high in 2014
View image | gettyimages.com Football Zebras commentary Part of our annual tradition is to predict which referees are assigned to the postseason and the Pro Bowl. Unfortunately, there are several...
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Vinovich appears to be a lock for Super Bowl nod
Referee Bill Vinovich will likely have this crew on hand for Super Bowl XLIX on February 1.Read more →
View Article1 blown call does not ruin playoff chances
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 blackball for an official who makes an...
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1st use of new rule might not be right use
Week 1: Texans at Chargers (video) Post updated: The league has stated the rule was incorrectly applied (see below). The Competition Committee looked at a specific instance of dangerous play at the...
View ArticlePereira: No recourse if helmet speaker fails
Fox Sports rules analyst on what went right, wrong in Week 1 Fox Sports made an inspired move when they hired former NFL vice president for officiating Mike Pereira. For four years, Pereira has...
View ArticleOur playoff predictions: Morelli, McAulay consensus in top slots
Football Zebras commentary Week 17 is upon us, meaning that the final evaluations for officials vying for playoff positions are being determined. Officials will not be informed of the Wild Card Playoff...
View ArticleNFL and the referees’ union want grades confidential…until they don’t
Commentary by Mark Schultz The NFL season has gotten off to a contentious start between the front office and the NFL Referees Association, the union representing the on-field and replay officials....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Our playoff predictions: Morelli graded high in 2014
View image | gettyimages.com Football Zebras commentary Part of our annual tradition is to predict which referees are assigned to the postseason and the Pro Bowl. Unfortunately, there are several...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Vinovich appears to be a lock for Super Bowl nod
Referee Bill Vinovich will likely have this crew on hand for Super Bowl XLIX on February 1.
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