Tag Archives: Roger Goodell

NFL fixed grades for desired Super Bowl ref

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Ben Austro

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 →

Red-flag rule subject to review

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Football Zebras.com staff

In the last two weeks, the Falcons (video) and the Lions have both been burned by throwing a red challenge flag on a play subject to automatic review. All indications are this rule will be changed, including comments from the … Continue reading →

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 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 →

Helmet-to-helmet hit may result in butt-to-bench, increased fines

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Ben Austro

After some nasty helmet-to-helmet collisions on the football field, it was comments made in the broadcast studio that attracted the attention of the NFL. On Sunday Night Football, former Chargers and Patriots safety Rodney Harrison—who was voted twice by his … Continue reading →