2013 rule changes In what will be the most scrutinized rule change this season, the NFL has modified the rules that will restrict ball carriers from...
2013 rule changes  It’s not a controversial rule change, and we are almost certain that former Raiders tight end Todd Christensen approves. Tight ends have been...
Updated: August 29, 2013 at 11:43 pm EDT Carl Cheffers will toss the coin for one of the last preseason games this year in Seattle. All...
The developmental officials that comprised the NFL's "taxi squad" are headed back to their college conferences for the start of the college football season.
Despite a redundant system of sources, Football Zebras has only been able to confirm a small number of assignments. We will update this post as we...
Sunday night was Hochuli ×2 (‘Gun and Pistol’ night?) Earlier this week, NFL back judge Steve Freeman officiated a game with his son, Brad.  Also this...
You may have noticed some officials wearing rock-star like microphones and ear pieces during some preseason games. The NFL has confirmed that it is having its...
The NFL, of course, is foisting the storyline and that has to mean that the NFL will promote Thomas next season.
Back judge Steve Freeman got a rare opportunity on Friday night, and even though it was a meaningless, forgettable preseason game, it is likely an experience...
NFL trying out potential replacements for retiring head referees The NFL is preparing for the inevitable retirement of officiating crew chiefs by conducting trial runs for...
Referee tryouts, advanced training recruits on field Craig Wrolstad is one of four officials being evaluated at the referee position this week. Wrolstad worked in Super...
The conspiracy machine got some gas in preseason with the suggestion that officials are given the authority to limit offensive schemes through controlling the pace of...
Ed Hochuli, interviewed by Craig Fouhy for KNXV/Phoenix
While most of the players during the game do not work at peak performance, the officials must take their work seriously.
Walt Coleman will flip the coin to kick off the Thursday night game on ESPN — the only national broadcast of the week. Thursday, Aug. 8...
After Further Review: Partial officiating squads traveled to training camps this week to explain the new rules and answer questions about interpretations.
We have learned that John Parry will have the first preseason game this year when his crew officiates the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio....
The NFL officials are meeting today in Dallas for their annual clinic weekend, a chance for incoming vice-president of officiating Dean Blandino to have his entire...
NFL officials are starting their training camp, but the replay officials are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Stop me if you've heard this one...
a Football Zebras interview The officials clinic in Dallas is only weeks away, which means there is enormous preparation underway to comb through the new rules...