Category Archives: Week 2

The Week 2 commissioner’s blotter

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Ben Austro

Every week, we will try to tally up the fines assessed by the NFL for on-field incidents. Zebra Blog fine meter $ 1 7 0, 0 0 0 FINES 1 1 SUSP 0 Last week’s total: 7 fines, $92,500. Most … Continue reading →

NFL PUNTS ON CONCUSSION POLICY

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Ben Austro

Robinson avoids sure suspension for bell-ringer; fined $40K for repeat offense Week 2: Eagles at Falcons After delivering a headhunting hit to Eagles receiver Jeremy Maclin, Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson was looking to send a message. The NFL also sent a … Continue reading →

Carey announces game over to nobody

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Ben Austro

It really was a non-issue, but the Bills interception (video) of the final Hail Mary pass from Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell was decisive. Game over. However, referee Mike Carey received a buzz on his pager indicating that there would be … Continue reading →

Week 2 open forum, assignments

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Ben Austro

Entering Week 2, let us know in the comments or @footballzebras if you see anything in this week’s games that seems to be the wrong call. Referee assignments after the jump. Quick calls Browns at Colts | 2nd quarter | … Continue reading →