Here are the calls that are making news: Tough day for the back judges. Both Billy Smith (above) and Dale Shaw got a little too close to the action. They brushed it off, and thankfully remained in the game. Judging the flight of the ball for proper positioning is certainly
After Further Review
After Further Review: Rulebook hits same crew again, just 2 weeks later
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers tacked on a 15-yard unsporstmanlike conduct penalty for confronting an official. Â Here's what made news this week: Bill Leavy's crew has hit a rough patch with two rule misapplications in the first three weeks of the season. Sunday, he penalized the Vikings 15 yards for a non-permitted challenge,
After Further Review: Bolts halt 2 games
After Further Review: Teamwork saves crew on 1st play of season
Officials address rules changes, questions at training camps
After Further Review: Training Camp edition Partial officiating squads traveled to training camps this week to explain the new rules and answer questions about interpretations. Bill Leavy was in Rams camp with FJ Boris Cheek, HL John McGrath, SJ Keith Parham. Also, HL Patrick Turner from the league's developmental squad was in