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Throwback to 1980: Officials call an illegal hideout foul in the Eagles-Vikings Divisional Playoff

History

by Mark Schultz - July 8, 2021May 19, 2022 1

In 1980, the Philadelphia Eagles played the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Veterans Stadium. With the game in doubt, the Eagles ran a fake punt where punter Max Runager threw a pass to John Sciarra for a first down. On the play, the Vikings were guilty of

Father’s Day crews

by Mark Schultz - June 17, 2018June 18, 2018 1

One of the fun parts of being a dad is when a child wants to join the dad in an activity or hobby, or just wants to spend time together. I'm sure NFL officials are happy when their kids want to take up officiating. That happiness and pride, I'm sure,

50 Super Bowl calls, Part 4: XX to XI

50 Super Bowl calls

by Football Zebras staff - February 4, 2016September 7, 2016 6

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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All in the family: NFL referee style

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by Mark Schultz - August 18, 2013July 3, 2017 0

Sunday night was Hochuli Ã—2 ('Gun and Pistol' night?) Earlier this week, NFL back judge Steve Freeman officiated a game with his son, Brad. Â Also this week, Ed Hochuli got to officiate a preseason game with his son, Shawn. Â Both Brad Freeman and Shawn Hochuli are part of the developmental program