Pictures of the officials from the Conference Championship games as captured by team photographers. Click on any photo for an larger version and the slide show.
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- Referee Terry McAulay and back judge Tony Steratore prepare for the coin toss (San Francisco 49ers photo)
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- Referee Terry McAulay and back judge Tony Steratore before the coin toss (San Francisco 49ers photo)
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- On the touchdown by Falcons receiver Julio Jones, side judge Gary Cavaletto and back judge Tony Steratore quickly confirm with each other on a very tight touchdown call. (Jimmy Cribb/Atlanta Falcons)
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- Umpire Carl Paganelli during a run by 49ers running back Frank Gore (San Francisco 49ers photo)
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- Umpire Carl Paganelli is about to separate a pile after a fumble recovery by the 49ers. (San Francisco 49ers photo)
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- Referee Terry McAulay signals a fumble recovery by the 49ers. (San Francisco 49ers photo)
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- Tony watches Tony. Falcons tight end Tony Gonzelez celebrates a touchdown while back judge Tony Steratore makes sure there is not an excessive celebration foul. (Jimmy Cribb/Atlanta Falcons)
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- Line judge Tom Stephan indicates a timeout is ending to 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and coach Jim Harbaugh. (San Francisco 49ers photo)
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- Umpire Chad Brown tries (unsuccessfully) to get out of the way of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. (David Silverman/New England Patriots)
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- Head linesman Tony Veteri signals a touchdown by Patriots receiver Wes Welker. (Keith Nordstrom/New England Patriots)
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- Ravens head coach John Harbaugh chats up head linesman Tony Veteri (Baltimore Ravens photo)
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- Back judge Perry Paganelli sends players back to the sideline as Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin celebrates a touchdown. (Baltimore Ravens photo)
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Can we talk honestly? It’s clear that ultra-liberal Goodell permits the Brothers to take care of each other-Fight the Power-Kill Whitey!
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As a party to the article published in today’s New York Times, you should be ashamed You have sullied a good man’sreputatuon.