Special rules in place for the 2022 Pro Bowl

The NFL has furnished Football Zebras with the rules modifications in place for the Pro Bowl. For player safety and exhibition purposes, there are restrictions on formations, pass coverage, and rushing the quarterback or kicker. In addition, there are some rules and procedures in place to test for a possible

Super Bowl LIV liveblog: 49ers vs. Chiefs

Follow us here through the game for our live coverage of the calls and rules interpretations of today's Super Bowl from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.  Bill Vinovich is the referee for Super Bowl LIV. His all-star crew includes:         Yrs 2019 crew College Occupation Prev. Playoff Prev. SB R 52 Bill Vinovich 14   San Diego certified public accountant 3 WC, 5 DIV, 4 CC XLIX U 20 Barry

6 Super Bowl LIV officiating odds and ends

As we get ready to enjoy Super Bowl LIV, here are six things I've noticed about the crew. 1. Experience counts Since Super Bowl XXXIV in January 2000, this is only the sixth time where more than half of the crew had at least one prior Super Bowl under its belt. On

Special rules in place for the 2020 Pro Bowl

The NFL has furnished Football Zebras with the rules modifications in place for the Pro Bowl. For player safety and exhibition purposes, there are restrictions on formations, pass coverage, and rushing the quarterback or kicker. In addition, there are some rules and procedures in place to test for a possible

4 officiating observations from Conference Championship Weekend

The crowds were excited and loud, but it was a pretty quiet weekend on the officiating front for Conference Championship weekend, thankfully.  But there are always things to observe and learn from the officials. Here are a few things I saw. Even though the game is decided, it isn't over John Hussey's crew