Dale Hamer

Throwback to the 1992 playoffs: Referee Dale Hamer roughed up and gained respect from John Madden

History

by Mark Schultz - April 7, 2021February 22, 2023 0

It is always good to get a playoff assignment, and after the 1992 season, referee Dale Hamer was assigned to the Philadelphia Eagles - New Orleans Saints wild card game in New Orleans. Officials want to get in and get out without any recognition, but when John Madden is giving praise

50 Super Bowl calls, Part 3: XXX to XXI

50 Super Bowl calls

by Football Zebras staff - February 3, 2016March 15, 2019 0

The Football Zebras staff -- with the assistance of our affiliated forum, Behind the Football Stripes -- has examined the Super Bowls of years past for the work of the officials who, in a given year, achieve the honor of the best of the best. While every team competes for

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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

Playoff assignments a stressful time

by Mark Schultz - January 5, 2013January 6, 2013 1

Officials used to worry about job security around playoffs When the regular season is over, the NFL officials wait to see whether they pack their gear away after Week 17 or if they will be awarded a playoff assignment.Â The NFL officiating department has several criteria on how they grade officials

Who are the next white hats?

Outside the Stripes

by Mark Schultz - October 3, 2012November 16, 2012 0

The NFL officiating staff is heavy on experience which is great news.Â The flip side to this is that we will be seeing a higher than average number of officials retiring in the next one to three years. While there are many officials at all positions on the cusp of retirement,