The process of assigning playoff officials has been largely a secret, with some of the details not even shared with officials. However, there is a general framework that has been established by the league and the officials’ union. Sources have told Football Zebras that senior vice president of officiating training and development
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Allen, Hussey, Novak, Boger, Kemp, and Smith are Wild Card referees
Football Zebras has confirmed the officiating crews for the Wild Card Playoffs. This year, the NFL has moved to six Wild Card Playoff games. Since 2017, the Conference Championship officials have been selected from those who worked Wild Card Playoff games. Also, the NFL has moved to five alternates for the
Schedule for the 2020 NFL playoffs
Here are the kickoff times and dates for the NFL 2020–21 postseason games. All times are Eastern. Referee assignments will be posted when available. Starting this season, there is one additional Wild Card Playoff game per conference. Therefore, only the top seed in each conference will receive a first-round bye. Wild
Who could we see as an emergency referee this weekend?
Embed from Getty Images The NFL has created a contingency plan to promote an official from the Referee Training Program to the referee position for Week 17 action in the event that multiple referees cannot fulfill their duties due to covid-19-related policy adherence. This has lead many to speculate who are
An official may be promoted to referee as part of Week 17 contingency plan
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Week 17 referee assignments
Week 16 referee assignments
Adrian Hill will be the referee from New Orleans for the Christmas Day matchup between the Vikings and Saints. Scott Novak, Clete Blakeman, and Tony Corrente will be working the following day for the Saturday slate of games. Clay Martin is off this week. All times Eastern. Scheduled assignments are subject
Week 15 referee assignments
Embed from Getty Images John Hussey will preside over the game in Las Vegas on Thursday as the Chargers face the Raiders. Clete Blakeman and Alex Kemp will be working this Saturday in Denver and Green Bay, respectively. Ron Torbert is off this week. Scheduled assignments are subject to change due to
ACC officials spread “Blow the Whistle on Injustice” message with wristbands
In support of this year's monumental social justice movements that have captivated our country in recent months, the ACC Football Officials Association (ACCFOA) Board of Directors has unanimously decided to have all officials wear black wristbands, printed with the message "Blow the Whistle on Injustice", in support of the fight
Former referee Terry McAulay to be honored by Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
Embed from Getty Images Former NFL referee Terry McAulay, who is currently in his third season as the officiating analyst for Sunday Night Football and Notre Dame football games on NBC, has been selected as the 2021 winner of the Dave Dixon Louisiana Sports Leadership Award presented by the Louisiana Sports