Football Zebras exclusive As the NFL concludes it's season by having a majority minority officiating crew in Super Bowl LIV, XFL head of officiating Dean Blandino is opening doors in the creation of a diverse officiating roster for that league's reboot in February. To that end, Blandino did something unprecedented: there
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This year, the NFL will have the first majority minority officiating crew in Super Bowl history
Bill Vinovich is the referee for Super Bowl LIV
Football Zebras exclusive Football Zebras has confirmed that Bill Vinovich will be the referee for Super Bowl LIV in Miami. Vinovich, 58, is currently in his 14th season and 11th as referee. Super Bowl LIV will be Vinovich’s 14th postseason assignment, including 3 Wild Card Playoffs, 5 Divisional Playoffs, 4 Conference Championships. This
Craig Wrolstad is the referee for the 2020 Pro Bowl
Craig Wrolstad will be the referee for this year's Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Umpire Jeff Rice and down judge Mike Spanier will be working the final game of their careers, as they both will be retiring at the conclusion of the season. Yrs 2019 crew College Occupation R 4 Craig Wrolstad 17 Washington athletic director U 44 Jeff
Corrente and Hussey are Conference Championship referees
Football Zebras has confirmed the assignment of referees Tony Corrente and John Hussey to the Conference Championship games on Sunday. Corrente will have the AFC game between the Titans and Chiefs; Hussey will be heading the crew for the NFC title match between the Packers and 49ers. Corrente and Hussey
Anderson, Vinovich, Hochuli, and Blakeman are Divisional Playoff referees
Football Zebras has confirmed the referees for the Divisional Playoffs. Officials are listed with their uniform number, years of NFL experience (including this season), the crew each official worked with in the regular season (by the referee’s name), college, and outside occupation. All times are Eastern. This year, the NFL has moved
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Corrente, Hussey, Cheffers, and Smith are Wild Card referees
Football Zebras has confirmed the referees for the Wild Card Playoffs. Officials are listed with their uniform number, years of NFL experience (including this season), the crew each official worked with in the regular season (by the referee’s name), college, and outside occupation. All times are Eastern. This year, the NFL has
Week 17 referee assignments
Week 16 referee assignments
Embed from Getty Images Scott Novak, John Hussey, and Clete Blakeman are the referees for the Saturday tripleheader on NFL Network. Shawn Smith and his crew are off this week. Saturday, Dec. 21 Texans at Buccaneers NFLN — Scott Novak Bills at Patriots NFLN — John Hussey Rams at 49ers NFLN — Clete Blakeman Sunday, Dec.