Tag Archives: coach’s challenge

Ridiculous red-flag rule burden on referee

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Ben Austro

Week 17: Packers at Vikings Fortunately, there are likely only 11 more games where the rule for prohibited coach’s challenges is in effect. The Competition Committee is all but certain to modify the rule in the offseason. Basically, the rule … Continue reading →

Red-flag rule subject to review

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Football Zebras.com staff

In the last two weeks, the Falcons (video) and the Lions have both been burned by throwing a red challenge flag on a play subject to automatic review. All indications are this rule will be changed, including comments from the … Continue reading →

SJ Hayes’ clutch call on Manningham catch

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Ben Austro

4th quarter | 3:46 remaining | Patriots 17-15 | Giants ball | 1st & 10 @ NYG 12 | video A Super Bowl official is most content with going through an entire game without his name being mentioned once. To … Continue reading →

Odd ruling saves Cruz from being NY goat

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Ben Austro

Referee Jerome Boger has his hands full with some controversial calls, most notably, a rarely used call on the Giants drive for the game-winning  touchdown (video). Giants receiver Victor Cruz lands to the turf and walks back to the huddle … Continue reading →

Quick calls: Week 4

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Ben Austro

Look for updates later in the day. If you see something, you can add a comment to this post or reduce it to 140 characters or less (@footballzebras). Giants at Cardinals Victor Cruz’s catch has become its own post. Jerome … Continue reading →