Tag Archives: XLIII

Critical juncture review clause apparently invoked on Packers 2-pt. play

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Ben Austro

Week 1: Bears vs. Packers The Packers clearly had a successful 2-point conversion late in the game. One replay was aired prior to the kickoff that showed it was close but, undeniably, was a complete pass. As soon as the … Continue reading →

Cards’ final play, again, evades replay review

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Ben Austro

Week 1: 49ers at Cardinals It seems the Arizona Cardinals cannot finish a game without a controversial call on the last play of the game. In the first outing following the controversial game-ending fumble in Super Bowl XLIII, the Cardinals … Continue reading →

NFL fines MVP Holmes $10,000 for unpenalized end-zone celebration

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Ben Austro

The NFL announced, through Adam Schefter’s blog, that Steelers’ receiver Santonio Holmes was fined $10,000 for his end-zone celebration by using the ball as a prop. The celebration came on the game-winning touchdown of Super Bowl XLIII. Vice-president of officiating … Continue reading →

Headlinesman reflects on Super assignment

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Ben Austro

The Ada Evening News of Ada, Okla., has a story on resident headlinesman Derick Bowers, who officiated Super Bowl XLIII. He provides an interesting read on the off-the-field work of an NFL official and about his officiating career. As for … Continue reading →

Head of refs firm on fumble, but should have been reviewed

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Ben Austro

Mike Pereira, the NFL vice president of officiating, conducted his last “Official Review” segment (video) of the season on the NFL Network today. Periera is retiring at the conclusion of next season. Pereira did acknowledge the controversy about not having … Continue reading →