Behind the Football Stripes forum- Competition Committee meeting notes, news, and rumors March 6, 2014
- 2014 MLB CREW ASSIGNMENTS March 6, 2014
- NFL will try 8th official March 5, 2014
- [NHL] Video: Andy McElman dropped in a scrum March 5, 2014
- 2014 Proposed Rule Changes March 5, 2014
- Video: Bob Frederic deals with two wild kickoffs March 5, 2014
- New hires?? March 5, 2014
- Video: Can NFL officials be word police? March 3, 2014
- Report from competition committee meeting March 3, 2014
- [NCAA BK] Article: Jay Bilas on coaches conduct March 3, 2014
Author Archives: Ben Austro
NFL borrows 8th official from Big 12
The NFL is looking to take a page from the playbook of one of its referees. Vice president of officiating Dean Blandino is looking to run a trial of an eighth official as early as this preseason, according to Judy … Continue reading
Point-after-TD kicks will stand PAT, replay centralization unlikely
Competition Committee begins reviewing full agenda The NFL Competition Committee is getting a first look at its agenda, and it already seems like two proposals will be tabled for future consideration. NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport says the committee appears … Continue reading
Super Bowl is final game for FJ Scott Steenson, SJ Dave Wyant
Football Zebras has learned that two officials in today’s game will end their careers on football’s greatest stage. Field judge Scott Steenson and side judge Dave Wyant, both in their 23rd NFL season, intend to retire at the end of … Continue reading
10 reasons why NHL replay system not coming to NFL stadium near you
Despite chatter, NFL replay will remain under the hood It has become a groundswell in the past season to have the NFL adopt a replay review system that is centralized in the league headquarters. The common contention is that the … Continue reading
Al Jury presented with Art McNally Award
Former field judge Al Jury is being honored by the NFL with the Art McNally Award for his distinguished officiating career. He will be formally presented with the award by the outgoing executive vice president of football operations, Ray Anderson, … Continue reading
Unconventional look for unconferenced 2014 Pro Bowl
The Pro Bowl will undergo radical changes this season in an attempt to add variety to a typically dull game. The league, based on their promotional spots for the game, would like us to highlight the fact that this game … Continue reading
Green heads Pro Bowl crew in his final game
Scott Green will head the Pro Bowl crew from Hawaii on Sunday. As the sun sets on paradise, so will also end Green’s 23-year NFL career. Side judge Larry Rose is retiring after the game, also. The Pro Bowl assignment … Continue reading
Steratore crew to keep lid on things
During the coverage of last week’s 49ers-Panthers divisional playoff game, Football Zebras noted early that the officials were looking to keep control of a potential tinderbox of high emotion. The opening drive by the 49ers had a few injuries and … Continue reading
Terry McAulay gets Super Bowl XLVIII nod, 3rd in career
The NFL has announced that Terry McAulay will be the referee for Super Bowl XLVIII on Feb. 2. This will be McAulay’s third Super Bowl ring in his 16th NFL season. McAulay previously worked Super Bowls XXXIX (Patriots-Eagles, 2004 season) … Continue reading
Conference Championship officiating crews
Football Zebras has now confirmed the crews that will be working the Conference Championship games this weekend. Officials are listed with their uniform number, years experience (including this season), the crew each official worked with in the regular season (by … Continue reading