Category Archives: Assignment Controversy

Reports on the controversy around the officials’ grading for the 2012 season and the assignments for Super Bowl XLVII

NFL fixed grades for desired Super Bowl ref

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Ben Austro

It is believed in officiating circles that the Super Bowl assignment was a predetermined result and that his performance grades were fixed to attain that result. Continue reading →

Jerome Boger confirmed for Super Bowl

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Ben Austro

Jerome Boger will head to New Orleans lead the officiating crew for Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3. We have confirmed the assignment that was first reported by us as rumor on Dec. 30. The entire officiating staff was told … Continue reading →

Super Bowl officials on field for divisionals?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Ben Austro

Jerome Boger is rumored to have a Super Bowl crew that may not have super credentials. Continue reading →

Officials frozen out of playoffs learn fate

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Ben Austro

Although it won’t be until the middle of next week (at the earliest) that the Divisional Playoff assignments will be known, some officials have already been informed that their services will not be needed this postseason. While the message may … Continue reading →

HL McKenzie moved off Redskins game

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Ben Austro

Head linesman Dana McKenzie won’t have to worry about Redskins safety DeAngelo Hall this weekend. To avoid a potential issue, the league has moved his assignment some 35 miles up the road. CSN Washington reporters Rich Tandler and Tarik El-Bashir … Continue reading →