Tag Archives: Buddy Horton

1 blown call does not ruin playoff chances

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Mark Schultz

When discussing football officiating, it is easy to say, “Forget so-and-so for the playoff this year after that blown call.”  While fans might wish a playoff blackball for an official who makes an error, the NFL simply does not operate … Continue reading →

Clock running during measurement missed by 1… 2… 3… 4… 5… 6… 7 officials

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Ben Austro

Spot of ball in OT hurry-up offense also prominent mistake There is no real ranking to the worst mistakes an official can make, other than outright lying about a call. Last week we said that the inadvertent whistle was almost … Continue reading →

Carey, Morelli, Steratore crews assigned to Wild Card; Coleman subs for McAulay

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Ben Austro

The officiating crews for the Wild Card games on Jan. 8 and 9 have been announced by the NFL. Kickoff times are Eastern. (See our previous post on the process of qualification.) Saints at Seahawks (Saturday, 4:30 p.m.) R — … Continue reading →