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- Steelers coach Mike Tomlin appointed to vacancy on Competition Cmte, previously served on its coaches subcommittee • 3 weeks ago
- 2013 preseason schedule is out, and it doesn't even feel like spring yet nfllabor.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/04-04-… (PDF) • 3 weeks ago
- Lions K Jason Hanson, accdg to pfref.com/tiny/Gkh5h the last active plr born before NFL-AFL merger, has retired #offmylawn • 3 weeks ago
- VP of officiating Dean Blandino discusses the 2013 rules changes. Video: refs.ws/39 • 1 month ago
- New post: 2013 rule changes will challenge officials refs.ws/38 • 1 month ago
- Told that talk for replay officials' CBA are starting. Former R/current replay official Larry Nemmers is lead negotiator • 1 month ago
- If you want to see the precise wording of the new rule changes, download them from here: refs.ws/37 • 1 month ago
- If QB bungles pass, replay can overturn to fumble + recovery. Now recovery is allowed on receiver side of the pass • 1 month ago
- Remember Ed Hochuli's "it's not a reviewable play, I didn't review it"? deadspin.com/5961649/ed-hoc… That loophole was closed. • 1 month ago
- HC and EVP of Seahawks Pete Carroll makes plea against crown-of-helmet rule at league meeting. Owner Paul Allen unmoved • 1 month ago
- Tuck Rule is trending in Boston • 1 month ago
- Official on not having a Tuck Rule: "if it looks like a fumble, then it's a fumble" • 1 month ago
- Competition Committee says crown-of-helmet hit has to be obvious. The when-in-doubt-throw-a-flag clause does not apply • 1 month ago
- Well, of course RT @AdamSchefter Tuck Rule passed 29-1, with New England and Washington abstaining. • 1 month ago
- According to @LATimesfarmer, CIN was lone nay vote on crown-of-helmet rule • 1 month ago
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Tag Archives: Tom Brady
Intentional grounding call is 2nd safety by penalty in a Super Bowl
1st quarter | 9:00 remaining | No score | Patriots ball | 1st & 10 @ NE 6 | video It does not happen often, particularly in the big game. Any time the enforcement of a spot foul is behind … Continue reading
Pereira: Time to retire infamous tuck rule
It is a rule that rarely comes into play. In fact it is discussed far more often than it actually happens in the game. But the time the so-called Tuck Rule was applied in a snowy Raiders–Patriots game was enough … Continue reading
Commish: QB flag lobbying not an issue
In the annual league meeting held in Boston, commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the media on various topics. Of interest here, he was asked about the influence that star quarterbacks might have on the officials. (We will get to his response … Continue reading
Week 4 “Review”: Ref, Zebra Blog wrong; “Amen” not 15 yards, late QB touch can be
Before we get to the list of items in this week’s “Official Review” segment hosted by the NFL head of officiating, we are going to lead with Mike Pereira’s assessment of the Jaguars touchdown call that we agreed with. Turns … Continue reading
“A cheap one”: Whiff of QB flagged for 15
Week 4: Ravens at Patriots First, there is no video of the play in question online, only the postgame reaction by the Ravens’ Ray Lewis. Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs was flagged for low contact with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Brady’s … Continue reading