Tag Archives: Packers

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 →

Pereira, Daopoulos grade refs for Week 15

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Mark Schultz

The officiating experts have several pass plays to break down In this pass-happy league it seems like there are always several pass plays that shine the light on the officiating.  Former NFL vice president for officiating and current Fox Sports … Continue reading →

Fail Mary replay official moved off SNF

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Ben Austro

Football Zebras.com exclusive Referee Tony Corrente will have his entire crew on the field tonight, but in the replay booth, there was a last-minute substitution. Replay official Howard Slavin works with Corrente’s crew this season, but the league pulled him … Continue reading →

NFL loses credibility in assigning replacement officials

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Mark Schultz

The “blooper reel” of funny, frustrating, and exasperating NFL replacement official mistakes was very extensive going into Monday Night Football in Week 3.  In one call, the “Fail Mary” smashed the blooper reel with a granite rock of mayhem, bewilderment, … Continue reading →

NFL officials overrule partners using teamwork

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Mark Schultz

Any one of them can either do or not do something that saves the crew or kills the crew — either one. — former NFL referee Red Cashion in The Third Team by Richard Lister There was a great deal of … Continue reading →