A perfect storm for the NFL began in 2018 when almost every network sports executive decided they needed a rules analyst for their broadcast. Mike Pereira's performance on Fox since 2010 had been a boon for the network and its NFL coverage. This led CBS, NBC, and ESPN
NFL Officiating Development
East-West Shrine and Senior Bowls will feature developmental officials scouted by NFL
The invitational bowl schedule continues with the East-West Shrine Bowl on Thursday and the Reese's Senior Bowl on Saturday. For these games, the NFL officiating department selects officials from its development program to officiate these collegiate all-stars. The NFL's Mackie Development Program -- renamed last year for the late Wayne Mackie
NFL is scouting the officials at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
The NFLPA Collegiate Bowl is the second college all-star invitational game of the 2023 post-bowl season. Operated by the NFL players union, the NFL officiating department selects officials from its development program for the game. The Hula Bowl was the first such game in 2023, and featured an officiating crew of
Hula Bowl will have an all-female officiating crew
NFL renames officiating development program to honor Wayne Mackie
The development roster for the 2022 season has been released by the National Football League. Part of the news included the second name change in the program's history -- becoming the Mackie Development Program (MDP) to honor the late Wayne Mackie. Mackie, a former head linesman, served as the vice president
COVID-19 forces a rushed offseason for NFL officials
The NFL officiating staff usually has a smooth and orderly start to its season. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic will throw monkey wrenches into that smooth and orderly start. No easing into the season The officiating "new year" starts on May 15. That's when the officials meet for a mini-clinic in New
Officiating crews for the 2019 AAF season
Professional football continues for under the banner of the Alliance of American Football, which begins its inaugural season Feb. 9, just six days after Super Bowl LIII. The Alliance uses the 8-person mechanics of the NCAA and has 48 officials from Football Bowl Subdivision conferences on six crews. This differs from