Behind the Football Stripes forum- [MLB] 2014 baseball observations April 19, 2014
- NHL ref supports young ref abused at a Manitoba game April 18, 2014
- Retirements? April 18, 2014
- Stanley Cup Officials - First Round April 17, 2014
- New hires?? April 17, 2014
- [MLB] Are umpire-manager blowups becoming extinct? April 16, 2014
- [MLB] New book by Doug Harvey April 16, 2014
- [MLB] New book by Al Clark April 16, 2014
- Archive of Officials' Numbers April 16, 2014
- Video: Future/former NFL officials in USFL debut? April 16, 2014
Author Archives: Ben Austro
R Ron Winter retires after 19 seasons
Referee Ron Winter is retiring after 19 seasons in the NFL. Continue reading
Simplifying complex enforcements: Breaking down Proposal No. 13
The Competition Committee simplified certain enforcement points in one of the new rule changes. Continue reading
Despite calls for major change, NFL makes simple tweaks to replay
2014 rule changes The 2014 replay process is going to be much the same as the process from 2013; the changes being made to the system probably will barely register with most fans. There were too many hurdles to implementing … Continue reading
Shawn Hochuli apparently promoted to NFL
Shawn Hochuli — son of NFL referee Ed Hochuli — reportedly has received word that he has been hired by the NFL. Continue reading
NFL grooming players on officiating ‘fast track’
The NFL could soon see more former players become officials. The league is sending 14 former players and one active player to a pair of officiating clinics over the next three days. The first clinic is tomorrow, March 13. It … Continue reading
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