Category Archives: Controversy

NFL should consider NCAA replay model

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Mark Schultz

After Further Review: A look at the NFL replay review system Part 1 of a 4-part series After many confusing games this season where instant replay was the focal point, it might be time for the NFL to do away … Continue reading →

Replay system fine with a few tweaks

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Ben Austro

After Further Review: A look at the NFL replay review system Part 2 of a 4-part series “The purpose of replay is to make sure the correct call is made.” Technically, that statement is false. If the philosophy of replay … Continue reading →

49ers dispute Kaepernick grounding, safety

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Ben Austro

Week 13: 49ers at Rams On a pass from his end zone, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick threw an incomplete pass toward the line of scrimmage, but out of bounds. Referee Carl Cheffers, after consulting with head linesman  Kent Payne, ruled … Continue reading →

Mike Pereira grades three Week 13 calls

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Mark Schultz

Former officials’ boss says the intentional grounding safety on 49ers a bad call Former NFL vice president for officiating and current FOX Sports football officiating analyst Mike Pereira broke down three very interesting plays from Week 13, including an intentional … Continue reading →

Green crew should’ve shut down ugly play

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Ben Austro

Saints at Falcons (video) This was a downright sloppy play by Scott Green’s crew on Thursday night no matter how you look at it, even though the final ruling on the play was correct. Falcons running back Michael Turner seemed … Continue reading →