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- Told that talk for replay officials' CBA are starting. Former R/current replay official Larry Nemmers is lead negotiator • 2 days ago
- If you want to see the precise wording of the new rule changes, download them from here: refs.ws/37 • 3 days ago
- If QB bungles pass, replay can overturn to fumble + recovery. Now recovery is allowed on receiver side of the pass • 3 days ago
- Remember Ed Hochuli's "it's not a reviewable play, I didn't review it"? deadspin.com/5961649/ed-hoc… That loophole was closed. • 3 days ago
- HC and EVP of Seahawks Pete Carroll makes plea against crown-of-helmet rule at league meeting. Owner Paul Allen unmoved • 3 days ago
- Tuck Rule is trending in Boston • 3 days ago
- Official on not having a Tuck Rule: "if it looks like a fumble, then it's a fumble" • 3 days ago
- Competition Committee says crown-of-helmet hit has to be obvious. The when-in-doubt-throw-a-flag clause does not apply • 3 days ago
- Well, of course RT @AdamSchefter Tuck Rule passed 29-1, with New England and Washington abstaining. • 3 days ago
- According to @LATimesfarmer, CIN was lone nay vote on crown-of-helmet rule • 3 days ago
- Runner leading with helmet could lead to compressed spinal injuries. No owner could vote against preventing that. • 3 days ago
- R.I.P. Tuck Rule (1999-2013) • 3 days ago
- Video evidence as to why open-field runner cannot go into battering-ram mode under new rule: youtu.be/1v2n3jOEYBY • 3 days ago
- RT @judybattista: Tom Coughlin passionate about players not lowering their heads on hits. Said will be tough to teach, but has to be dea ... • 3 days ago
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Category Archives: Week 16
Week 16 “Offical Review”: Catch and control, keeping fumble in bounds
We haven’t been reviewing the “Official Review” segments on the NFL Network this season since its debut under Carl Johnson. Johnson, the new vice-president of officiating, has not appeared on the network’s signature program NFL Total Access on a weekly … Continue reading
Miami’s tip-toe touchdown: Should it have been overturned?
Week 16: Lions at Dolphins With under two minutes left in the second quarter of the Lions–Dolphins game, Chad Henne completed a touchdown pass to receiver Davone Bess (video). The replay assistant called for a review, and referee Tony Corrente … Continue reading
Forecast for near-blizzard in Philadelphia invokes Rule 17 to postpone ‘SNF’ game
Week 16: Vikings at Eagles Tonight’s game in Philadelphia had to be postponed due to a coastal winter storm that is forecasted to bring blizzard conditions to the area. It is the first Tuesday game since Oct. 1, 1946, according … Continue reading
Week 16 open forum, assignments
Let us know your opinions about the calls in Week 16 in the comments. Referee assignments are after the jump. Quick Updates Titans at Chiefs. Chiefs were flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for a leap into the front row by several … Continue reading