Tag Archives: fumble inside 2 minutes

2 missed fouls at :00 erase Vikes’ 2nd life

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Ben Austro

Week 14: Vikings at Lions 4th quarter | :09 remaining | Lions 34-28 | Vikings ball | 1st & goal @ 1 | video The Vikings were on the comeback express, having trailed by 21, and were one yard from … Continue reading →

Bucs get no measurement on final drive

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Ben Austro

Week 12: Buccaneers at Titans 4th Quarter | 1:08 remaining | Titans 23-17 | Buccaneers ball | 3rd & 10 @ TEN 34 In a downpour with the clock running, Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman completed a pass to running back … Continue reading →

“Official Review” returns with new ref VP: helmets and dead balls, celebrations

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Ben Austro

The NFL Network welcomed the new vice-president of officiating, Carl Johnson, in the return of its “Official Review” segment. A spokesperson for the network explained that the transition of Johnson in the new position caused the segment to be placed … Continue reading →

3 confusing calls in Sunday night game

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Ben Austro

Week 14: Eagles at Giants We have three calls for analysis—all three called correctly—from the Eagles–Giants game that will likely end up on this week’s “Official Review.” View the highlights of the game in addition to our analysis: McNabb incomplete … Continue reading →

Incorrect spot in end-of-regulation scramble could’ve impacted playoff race

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Ben Austro

Week 12: Steelers at Ravens With only moments to think, officials can make decisions based on digesting a 115-page rulebook. On average, 98% of the time they get it right. When there is an error it could have an impact … Continue reading →