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Throwback to the 1986 playoffs: John Madden likes officials who sweat

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by Mark Schultz - May 6, 2021July 20, 2022 14347

The New York Giants were a few minutes away from dispatching another victim on their way to a Super Bowl Championship. On January 4, 1987, the Giants were in the process of destroying the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 49-3. The players, coaches and officials were ready for the

4-time Super Bowl umpire Art Demmas passes away at 82

by Mark Schultz - August 7, 2016August 9, 2016 57309

Former NFL umpire Art Demmas died August 6 in Nashville at the age of 82, according to Mike Organ of The Tennessean. Demmas was originally hired by the American Football League and continued in the NFL beginning in 1970 after the two leagues merged.Born in St. Louis, Demmas earned fame

50 Super Bowl calls, Part 4: XX to XI

50 Super Bowl calls

by Football Zebras staff - February 4, 2016September 7, 2016 610723

The Football Zebras staff -- with the assistance of our affiliated forum, Behind the Football Stripes -- has examined the Super Bowls of years past for the work of the officials who, in a given year, achieve the honor of the best of the best. While every team competes for

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4 historic facts related to this year’s Super Bowl crew

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by Mark Schultz - January 30, 2014 24757

I enjoy historic aspects of NFL officiating and as we get ready to zebra watch in Super Bowl XLVIII here are some interesting nuggets regarding officiating in the Super Bowl. Field judge Scott Steenson sets the record for most years between return trips. Â Steenson worked Super Bowl XXXI, and makes his