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Tag Archives: Jerome Boger
Official Review: line to gain, hits on QB kneeldown
NFL vice-president of officiating Dean Blandino has two items in this week’s “Official Review” segment (video): The review of a spot in the Patriots-Falcons game that was deemed inconclusive Why the hit on Bills quarterback E.J. Manuel by Ravens linebacker … Continue reading
Crews need to work together, get it right
Football is one of the most team-oriented games in the world. It is a joy to watch a team function on the field as a well-oiled machine as they work to win the game. The seven-person third team on … Continue reading
After Further Review: Teamwork saves crew on 1st play of season
A roundup of the calls from Sunday Bill Leavy’s crew has a very visible downgrade coming their way. The attention it received swooned mostly due to the fact that Mike Pereira — Leavy’s former boss and current Fox Sports rules … Continue reading
Quick calls: Week 1
Did you see a call in the kickoff weekend that needs our attention? Let us know in the comments or tweet us @footballzebras. We have the week 1 assignments and the crew lists available for your review.
Sarah Thomas 2014 debut all but assured
The NFL, of course, is foisting the storyline and that has to mean that the NFL will promote Thomas next season. Continue reading
Former official explains new hires’ orientation
How does the NFL get their new officials up to speed? Larry Upson knows what it is like to be hired into the NFL. Upson was an NFL official from 1993-98 before moving into the front office to become Mike … Continue reading
It never was about black or white, but whether stripes were earned fairly
Controversy not about Jerome Boger, but about broken system Special report: Super Bowl XLVII assignment controversy The NFL is defending its referee assignment system that many of its referees find is broken. “Jerome Boger was the number one rated official … Continue reading
NFL fixed grades for desired Super Bowl ref
It is believed in officiating circles that the Super Bowl assignment was a predetermined result and that his performance grades were fixed to attain that result. Continue reading
Jerome Boger confirmed for Super Bowl
Jerome Boger will head to New Orleans lead the officiating crew for Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3. We have confirmed the assignment that was first reported by us as rumor on Dec. 30. The entire officiating staff was told … Continue reading
Super Bowl officials on field for divisionals?
Jerome Boger is rumored to have a Super Bowl crew that may not have super credentials. Continue reading