Week 3 calls are reviewed by SVP/officiating Dean Blandino.
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News
What has 7 people and 30 feet? The football chain crew
by Mark Schultz • • 1 Comment
Embed from Getty Images They never make a big call. The camera never focuses on them unless they get hurt. They constantly have to work around players and coaches. If danger comes their way, they are expected to drop their equipment and run. Many time they are pinned between players on the sideline and…
Calls, Controversy, News
Lions cornerback: NFL admitted DPI was 66-yard error
by Cameron Filipe • • 2 Comments
According to Lions cornerback Nevin Lawson, his 66-yard defensive pass interference penalty should not have been called.
News, Week 2
Week 2 remainders: A fallen umpire is remembered
by Rich Madrid and Ben Austro • • 2 Comments
News, Week 1
Officiating department admits several missed calls went against the Jaguars in Week 1
by Rich Madrid and Ben Austro • • 6 Comments
The NFL acknowledged a number of missed calls that went against the Jaguars in their Week 1 game against the Packers
News, Officiating Dept. Video
Week 1 officiating video: When confirmed does not actually mean confirmed
by Rich Madrid • • 0 Comments
Dean Blandino released his officiating video today addressing specific situations from week one of the NFL season
Disciplinary Action, News, Week 1
2 of the helmet hits delivered by the Broncos result in fines
by Cameron Filipe • • 7 Comments
Following a series of helmet hits on Panthers quarterback Cam Newton during this season’s kickoff game in Denver, the NFL has levied fines on both Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall and safety Darian Stewart.
College Football, News
Central Michigan wins on Hail Mary-lateral play that officials should not have allowed
by Patrick Weber • • 5 Comments
Controversy arose on Saturday as Central Michigan had one last chance to defeat Oklahoma State. Unfortunately, it was one chance too many allowed under the rules.
News, Officiating Dept. Video, Preseason
New rules are the focus of weekly media tape
by Marcus Griep • • 0 Comments
The NFL’s vice-president of officiating, Dean Blandino, has returned with his first officiating video of the year. The NFL’s preseason video focuses on rule changes and points of emphasis related to player safety. Points mentioned in the video include: All two-man high-low blocks are now illegal. See our earlier post on the high-low block rule…
News, Preseason
Crews will be intentionally shorthanded for parts of final preseason game
by Ben Austro • • 5 Comments
What happens when the referee gets injured during a game? Fans will see that play out in many of the final preseason games, but, thankfully, not due to injuries.