Art McNally

The Immaculate Reception was not the first instant replay review

History

by Mark Schultz - December 24, 2022December 24, 2022 0

Anyone who appreciates NFL history knows about the Immaculate Reception -- the miracle play in the 1972 divisional playoff game between the Oakland Raiders and the host Pittsburgh Steelers. This is the game where the late Franco Harris caught a deflected pass and raced for the winning touchdown with five

Hall of Fame photo album

by Mark Schultz - August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 0

Photos from the Art McNally Hall of Fame induction weekend. All photos from Ben Austro, Football Zebras

Hey, Canton, let’s do this again soon!

by Mark Schultz - August 6, 2022August 15, 2022 0

Commentary by Mark Schultz from Canton, Ohio What a whirlwind weekend! Art McNally is officially a Hall of Famer. In a moving ceremony, McNally's grandchildren presented him and revealed his bust. McNally received plaudits from the crowd -- including several retired and active NFL officials. 27,000 people have played or contributed to

5 officiating observations from the 2022 Hall of Fame Game

by Mark Schultz - August 5, 2022August 11, 2022 0

Reporting from Canton, Ohio I haven't watched a NFL game in person for a long time. Last night I was able to watch the 2022 Hall of Fame Game live while sitting in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. While you may not have been riveted to your seat, Cam and I

Tunney and Seeman do not advance to 2023 Hall of Fame final vote

by Mark Schultz - July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 0

Jim Tunney and his family and friends, and the family and friends of the late Jerry Seeman barely had three weeks to enjoy their nomination to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Today, the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Coach/Contributor committee voted for the finalists for the 2023 class for the

Officially, beards are in this season

by Mark Schultz - December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 3

Â Have you noticed something different with NFL officials this year? This year, NFL officials have been sporting facial hair and down judge Sarah Thomas is wearing her hair in a ponytail, out the back of an adjustable official's hat. (Up until this season, she wore her hair pinned up under

VP of officiating: who WANTS this job?!

by Mark Schultz - April 15, 2017April 15, 2017 0

Embed from Getty Images Â Former vice president of officiating, Mike Pereira (pictured above), knew every Monday during the football season would be busy. In his book,Â After Further Review, Pereira wrote that he could predict what coaches would be calling and what they wanted to talk about. He had to field calls,

NFL and the referees’ union want grades confidential…until they don’t

by Mark Schultz - October 15, 2014October 15, 2014 6

Commentary by Mark Schultz The NFL season has gotten off to a contentious start between the front office and the NFL Referees Association, the union representing the on-field and replay officials.Â The NFLRA has accused the league of throwing the game officials under the bus publicly while supporting their calls privately.Â

Former NFL referee and officiating supervisor, Jerry Seeman, dies at 77

News

by Mark Schultz - November 25, 2013November 28, 2013 1

Former HL, LJ, R worked two Super Bowls Jerry Seeman 1936-2013 Former referee and officiating supervisor, Jerry Seeman,Â died Sunday night, a half hour before his son, NFL line judge Jeff Seeman, (#45) worked the Broncos-Patriots Sunday Night Football game. Â Jeff Seeman was informed of his father's death after the ball game. According to

Suspending officials is uncommon in NFL

by Ben Austro - November 23, 2013December 31, 2019 0

8 known suspensions of officials for on-field incidents The NFL rarely has suspended officials for their conduct on the field; although it is possible that some may have occurred without public knowledge, this list is complete for all reported suspensions. Also, there are two known cases of officials (not included