Tag Archives: NFLRA

A word of caution to the NFL Referees Association

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Mark Schultz

The NFL Referees Association and its 121 members are enjoying unprecedented appreciation (video) and good will after agreeing to a new union contract and ending the league imposed lockout.  The fans, players, coaches, and media are looking forward to NFL-caliber officiating … Continue reading →

NFL AND REFEREE UNION REACH CBA DEAL

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Ben Austro

‘REAL’ OFFICIALS RETURN TO FIELD TONIGHT [Check the bottom of this post for the latest updates.] The NFL and the NFL Referees Association have reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement that now begins the process of getting the union officials … Continue reading →

NFL-NFLRA talks productive Wed. (liveblog)

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Football Zebras.com staff

Progress is being made in the talks between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association. Since the news is moving fairly swiftly, we are going to update this post with with the latest status of the negotiations. The union referees … Continue reading →

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 →

It’s much more than getting call, rules right

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Mark Schultz

All eyes are on the replacement officials as they begin to call games that count.  The NFL has hired replacement officials to call the games after management locked out members of the NFL Referees Association in a labor dispute.  Many … Continue reading →