Tag Archives: Clete Blakeman

Officiating experts break down Week 12 calls

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Mark Schultz

Pereira and Daopoulos analyze the officials Former NFL vice president of officiating and current Fox Sports officiating expert Mike Pereira and former NFL supervisor and current NBC Sports Network officiating expert Jim Daopoulos had many situations to explain during their … Continue reading →

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 →

Muffed kickoff gives Lions an easy 2 pts; Chargers, similar play, down at ½-yd line

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Ben Austro

Week 17: Lions at Packers 1st Quarter | 13:00 remaining | Lions 7-0 | Lions kickoff | video Updated below to include similar play from Chargers–Raiders. Tough break for the Packers, as Patrick Lee muffs the Lions kickoff in the … Continue reading →

Blakeman crew cool under chaos

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Ben Austro

Week 13: Lions at Saints Clete Blakeman’s crew officiated a game that could have easily become uncontrollable at any moment. It didn’t help that they were shorthanded. Umpire Garth DeFelice left the game midway through the first quarter with a … Continue reading →