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Parry playoff crew displays shock and awe in calling a strict game

by Mark Schultz - January 10, 2016January 10, 2016 59

Embed from Getty ImagesÂ John Parry's crew set the tone in the pregame warm-ups: There would not be a repeat of the Week 14 nonsense between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals. That game featured several altercations that later drew league fines.Parry's crew put on a visible display in the pregame.

5 observations from Wild Card weekend

by Ben Austro - January 7, 2014January 7, 2014 1

After wild card weekend, it always strikes me -- only seven more meaningful football games this year. Â In an attempt not to get too maudlin, here are five things that stuck out to me in regard to the officiating this past Wild Card weekend. Jeff Triplette's crew called an awesome game Triplette,

Wild Card quick calls: Chiefs at Colts

by Football Zebras staff - January 4, 2014August 22, 2016 2

AFC Wild Card PlayoffFollow us here for rolling coverage of the calls and rules interpretations of the Chiefs-Colts Wild Card Playoff game from LucasOil Stadium in Indianapolis. (If you see continue reading below, click it to see the entire feed.)If you have any questions or comments, use the comments section

Referee assignments for Wild Card games: Anderson, Vinovich, Triplette, Hochuli

by Ben Austro - January 1, 2014January 5, 2014 39

Football Zebras has confirmed the officiating crews for the Wild Card weekend. Officials are listed with their uniform number, years experience (including this season), the crew each official worked with in the regular season (by the refereeâ€™s name), college, and outside occupation. All times are Eastern. Three alternates are assigned to each

1 blown call does not ruin playoff chances

by Mark Schultz - November 15, 2012November 15, 2012 0

When discussing football officiating, it is easy to say, "Forget so-and-so for the playoff this year after that blown call."Â While fans might wish a playoff blackball for an official who makes an error, the NFL simply does not operate that way. The NFL officiating office lead by Carl Johnson uses

Clock running during measurement missed by 1… 2… 3… 4… 5… 6… 7 officials

by Ben Austro - November 14, 2012 3

Spot of ball in OT hurry-up offense also prominent mistake There is no real ranking to the worst mistakes an official can make, other than outright lying about a call. Last week we said that the inadvertent whistle was almost as bad as it can get, but one crew found two

Carey, Morelli, Steratore crews assigned to Wild Card; Coleman subs for McAulay

by Ben Austro - January 6, 2011November 15, 2012 5

The officiating crews for the Wild Card games on Jan. 8 and 9 have been announced by the NFL. Kickoff times are Eastern. (See our previous post on the process of qualification.) Saints at Seahawks (Saturday, 4:30 p.m.) R â€” #65 Walt Coleman (22nd year, 16th year as referee) U â€” #121 Paul