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Quick action saves penalty: Why 49ers’ 12-men 86’d when 89 exits huddle

by Ben Austro - January 14, 2014 1

In a bizarre sequence leading to halftime, a 49ers incomplete pass from the 1-yard line to the corner of the end zone becomes a touchdown in replay, the coach is assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, and the play actually should have started from the 6 because the 49ers had 12

Week 2 open forum, assignments

by Ben Austro - September 18, 2011September 19, 2011 0

Entering Week 2, let us know in the comments or @footballzebras if you see anything in this week's games that seems to be the wrong call. Referee assignments after the jump. Quick calls Browns at Colts | 2nd quarter | :38 remaining. A touchdown run by Peyton Hillis was reviewed and reversed.

Raider coach not fined for bumping ref

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Week 6

by Ben Austro - October 26, 2009October 26, 2009 0

Week 6: Eagles at Raiders Some late news from Week 6, as Jay Glazer of Fox Sports.com reports that Raiders coach Tom Cable avoided being fined for bumping an official in the game against the Eagles. Following a interception return for a touchdown that was nullified by a pass interference penalty, Cable

Ravens comments, bench foul not fined

by Ben Austro - October 6, 2009October 26, 2009 1

Week 4: Ravens at Patriots As we had expressed earlier, none of the Baltimore Ravens (most vocally, Ray Lewis) were fined for postgame commentary on the Patriots game. Since, again, the frustration was with the rules and not the officiating, I think it was wise for the league to not assess