Tag Archives: Ron Marinucci

1 blown call does not ruin playoff chances

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Mark Schultz

When discussing football officiating, it is easy to say, “Forget so-and-so for the playoff this year after that blown call.”  While fans might wish a playoff blackball for an official who makes an error, the NFL simply does not operate … Continue reading →

Clock running during measurement missed by 1… 2… 3… 4… 5… 6… 7 officials

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Ben Austro

Spot of ball in OT hurry-up offense also prominent mistake There is no real ranking to the worst mistakes an official can make, other than outright lying about a call. Last week we said that the inadvertent whistle was almost … Continue reading →

Carey, Morelli, Steratore crews assigned to Wild Card; Coleman subs for McAulay

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Ben Austro

The officiating crews for the Wild Card games on Jan. 8 and 9 have been announced by the NFL. Kickoff times are Eastern. (See our previous post on the process of qualification.) Saints at Seahawks (Saturday, 4:30 p.m.) R — … Continue reading →

Ravens coach fined $15K for ref bump

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Ben Austro

Week 2: Ravens at Bengals The league has zero tolerance for deliberate contact with the officials as Ravens coach John Harbaugh was fined $15,000 by the NFL. While fines are usually late-week business, the league levied this fine on Tuesday, … Continue reading →

3 confusing calls in Sunday night game

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Ben Austro

Week 14: Eagles at Giants We have three calls for analysis—all three called correctly—from the Eagles–Giants game that will likely end up on this week’s “Official Review.” View the highlights of the game in addition to our analysis: McNabb incomplete … Continue reading →