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Can umpire make calls for referee?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Mark Schultz

Since the umpire is in the backfield, I wondered if the umpire is now permitted make calls that historically fall within the referee’s purview.
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Official turns back to potential tinderbox

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Mark Schultz

Week 1: Packers at 49ers There were many controversies between the Packers and 49ers, but one of the more minor disagreements in the game could have erupted into a major fracas partly due to a lack of observation and game … Continue reading →