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Jordy Nelson scored on a catch that was not a catch

by Rich Madrid - November 26, 2016November 26, 2016 3

NFL senior vice president of officiating Dean Blandino addressed theÂ touchdown by Packers receiver Jordy Nelson in his weekly Official Review segment on NFL Network. In the Sunday night game, Nelson caught a 13-yard pass in the end zone from quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Redskins defensive back Josh Norman immediately knocked

Blooper pass was not a blooper by the crew

News
Week 7

by Ben Austro - October 26, 2016October 28, 2016 0

https://twitter.com/DonchaYaKnow/status/790753555103625217 Week 7: Texans at Broncos (video) The first play of the fourth quarter lead to confusion on both sides of the ball as Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler appeared to have an incomplete pass when the ball slipped from his hands. After a brief conference with his crew, referee Carl Cheffers announced

Week 7 referee assignments

by Ben Austro - October 18, 2016October 18, 2016 14

Embed from Getty Images John Parry is the referee for the Thursday night game between the Chicago Bears (airing opposite of the Cubs in Game 5 of the NLCS) and the Green Bay Packers (from the smallest U.S. television market with a major pro sports team). Who said viewership was down? The

Chargers did not lose a yard to referee error prior to missed field goal

Calls
Week 6

by Ben Austro - October 11, 2016October 11, 2016 0

A compelling case has been made by the San Diego faithful that there was an incorrect spot after an incomplete pass that factored in on its final full drive of the game. On second down, the ball appears to be spotted on the 18-yard line with a yard to go for

Quick calls: Week 17

Week 1

by Football Zebras staff - January 3, 2016February 28, 2016 5

Keep checking here for rolling coverage throughout the day on Sunday. If you see anything confusing, unusual, or controversial, please let us know.Leave a comment belowSend us a tweet @footballzebrasConnect with us through FacebookPost on the Behind the Football Stripes forum // Raiders at ChiefsIt is the end of

Week 13 referee assignments

by Football Zebras staff - December 1, 2015December 1, 2015 46

Carl Cheffers has the Thursday night matchup on CBS and the NFL Network.Clete Blakeman's crew is off this week. We are looking into a rumor that referee Pete Morelli and his crew will be moved from the Sunday night game into a Sunday afternoon slot to avoid undue exposure after

Morelli crew has ’embarrassing’ delays determining down and penalty enforcements

Week 12

by Ben Austro - November 30, 2015December 1, 2015 29

Week 12: Cardinals at 49ersReferee Pete Morelli and his crew had a rough day in a season where high profile errors have beset the crew.The history, of course, involves a clock operator's error that wasn't corrected by the side judge, leading to the side judge's suspension. It also includes a

Steratore crew defeated in Monday night game

Week 11

by Ben Austro - November 24, 2015November 24, 2015 41

It takes a lot for this space to turn on the crews. This year has been particularly troubling for officiating, although a fair share of the criticism has been a mixture of trumped-up rhetoric and outrage over quick judgement calls without the benefit of replay. Improved technology that offers crisp

Clock countdown could’ve caused controversy, as Steelers win at :00

Calls
Week 5

by Ben Austro - October 13, 2015October 15, 2015 5

Week 5: Steelers at Chargers (video)An unusual clock error occurred in the final minutes of Monday Night Football, although it fortunately had little effect on the game.The kickoff following the Chargers go-ahead field goal was a touchback with 2:56 on the clock. For whatever reason, the clock then began to

Week 3 referee assignments

by Football Zebras staff - September 22, 2015September 23, 2015 22

View image | gettyimages.com Second-year referee Ron Torbert will have the Thursday night game in the Meadowlands. Brad Allen's crew has the week off. // Thursday, Sept. 24 Washington at Giants CBS NFLN â€” Ron Torbert Sunday, Sept. 27 Bengals at Ravens â€” Walt Anderson Saints at Panthers â€” Ed Hochuli Raiders at Browns â€” Clete