This past offseason, the NFL passed a new rule outlining the procedures for a reviewing plays for both offensive and defensive pass interference. The rule was a spur of the moment reaction and proposed solution to the blatant missed call in the Rams at Saints NFC Championship last January. Sean
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NFL officials applying stricter interpretation of ‘quick and abrupt’ rule on pre-snap quarterback movements
This year the NFL is cracking down on the excessive movements that quarterbacks are using pre-snap if a clap or leg lift is not immediately followed by a snap. During the preseason, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and his back-ups were flagged several times for false start penalties due to
In addition to pass interference, replay is undergoing a ‘configuration change’
http://gty.im/874232202 Replay reviews are going to be handled a little differently this season, simultaneous with the addition of pass interference into the mix. As Football Zebras reported in March, the replay booth underwent "configuration changes" in which several long-tenured replay assistants were dismissed. The replay official, who already monitors the live play,
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5 officiating things to watch for in the 100th NFL season
It is here. 100 years in the making, the NFL kicks off his centennial season this week. Here are five officiating things I'm watching for as the season begins. 1. Expanded instant replay for pass interference This could get ugly. New this year, coaches can challenge to see if the opponents committed defensive
Gene Steratore to cover SEC football with CBS Sports
Former NFL referee Gene Steratore will have more TV time this fall. CBS Sports announced today that Steratore will be available to talk college football officiating during the network's SEC on CBS broadcasts. Steratore was a NFL field judge and referee for 15 years. He retired after working Super Bowl LII to
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Penalties for illegal use of the helmet have a predictable 2019 debut
NFL taking another look at adding an 8th official in preseason test
After taking a preseason off from experimenting with new officiating positions, the NFL will once again look at ways to add an eighth official on the field. Since 2010, there have been various experiments in preseason games with different mechanics for an extra official. At the beginning of the decade, the