Football Zebras

A downed punt very near the goal line is the Call of the Week

by Ben Austro - October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 0

Side judge Eugene Hall and back judge Greg Meyer have a tight call near the goal line. Is it a touchback or downed at the 1? It's the Football Zebras Call of the Week for Week 6. https://streamable.com/tvyy23

Sideline catches nailed on consecutive plays are the Call of the Week

by Cameron Filipe - October 15, 2020October 20, 2020 0

Sideline catches require precision coordination between wing officials. When it happens inside of 2 minutes of a tie game, everyone notices. When it happens on consecutive plays in that situation -- and they are absolutely correct and confirmed in replay -- it goes to a whole new level of excellence.

Hurry-up clock situation is this week's Call of the Week

by Mark Schultz - October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 0

Expect the unexpected. When umpire Ruben Fowler was inadvertently knocked down during a hurry-up offense, the clock continued to run as the 49ers scrambled to the line. Referee Bill Vinovich had to make a call on the clock situation in the interest of fairness. It is the Football Zebras Call of the

Late-game DPI is the Call of the Week

by Cameron Filipe - September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 0

A veteran call with the game in the balance is our Call of the Week — except the call actually comes from an official in his second NFL game. Side judge Dominque Pender, working as a rookie swing official this season, was faced with seemingly minor contact and threw a flag

Umpire Terry Killens working the dead-ball period is the Call of the Week

by Ben Austro - September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 1

Sometimes, the Call of the Week is an exceptionally tight call in a big moment. But, many times good officiating can be seen on the margins. Umpire Terry Killens -- a linebacker in the NFL for 7 years -- relied on his player's instincts in his officiating the dead-ball period, ultimately

Santi and Eaton team up for the Call of the Week

by Ben Austro - September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 0

In the first quarter of the Monday night game between the Steelers and Giants, field judge Aaron Santi and line judge Tom Eaton come together to quickly and decisively rule a catch at the sideline. Congratulations, Aaron and Tom. You have the first ever Football Zebras Call of the Week. https://streamable.com/2yh7md