Author Archives: Mark Schultz

Former NFL official Barnes reflects on his career

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Mark Schultz

Tom Barnes was a NFL line judge for 26 seasons This past fall was the first one in 44 seasons that Tom Barnes wasn’t enforcing football rules.  The 69-year old Barnes (who wore uniform number 55) retired after a 26 … Continue reading →

Pereira: Officials ‘nailed’ NFC championship

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Mark Schultz

Former officiating boss says officials got two critical calls correct Former NFL vice president for officiating and current Fox Sports officiating consultant Mike Pereira says Terry McAulay’s crew called a superb game on Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers beat … Continue reading →

Can umpire make calls for referee?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Mark Schultz

Since the umpire is in the backfield, I wondered if the umpire is now permitted make calls that historically fall within the referee’s purview.
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NFL ref experts break down divisional playoffs

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Mark Schultz

Pereira and Daopoulos disagree on the Peyton Manning fumble/tuck rule As has been the case all season, former NFL vice president for officiating Mike Pereira and former NFL official and officiating supervisor Jim Daopoulos talked about the correct, incorrect, and … Continue reading →

Catching up: Pereira gives high praise to wild card crews

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Mark Schultz

Former NFL vice president for officiating and current Fox Sports officiating expert, Mike Pereira, gave high marks to the wild card crews.  Pereira says even though the officials had many difficult calls to make, the officials got them right and … Continue reading →