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Training tape: defenseless receiver, taunting, clock on out-of-bounds fumble

by Ben Austro - October 5, 2013 0

Dean Blandino, NFL vice president of officiating, released this week's media tape regarding rules calls mostly from Week 4 (150 MB download). This week's topics: When defenseless protections end. The play in question was a legal hit on Lions receiver Calvin Johnson, correctly called (SJ 67 Doug Rosenbaum, BJ 93 Scott

1978: Holy Roller play revises rules

History

by Ben Austro - September 10, 2013June 21, 2019 0

https://youtu.be/aGffYc5eXnA Sept. 10, 1978 Raiders at Chargers Quarterback Ken Stabler deliberately (according to his own admission and to those who have eyes) fumbled the ball forward, and carnival-like antics by the Oakland Raiders propelled the ball towards an end-zone recovery. The game-winning touchdown over the San Diego Chargers counted as the clock expired.

2 missed fouls at :00 erase Vikes’ 2nd life

by Ben Austro - December 12, 2011 2

Week 14: Vikings at Lions 4th quarter | :09 remaining | Lions 34-28 | Vikings ball | 1st & goal @ 1 | video The Vikings were on the comeback express, having trailed by 21, and were one yard from overcoming the deficit against the Lions with seconds remaining. Vikings quarterback Joe Webb

Bucs get no measurement on final drive

by Ben Austro - November 27, 2011December 6, 2011 0

Week 12: Buccaneers at Titans 4th Quarter | 1:08 remaining | Titans 23-17 | Buccaneers ball | 3rd & 10 @ TEN 34 In a downpour with the clock running, Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman completed a pass to running back Kregg Lumpkin for 9Â½ yards. Although short, it was close, but the

“Official Review” returns with new ref VP: helmets and dead balls, celebrations

Calls
Week 5

by Ben Austro - October 17, 2010December 30, 2010 0

The NFL Network welcomed the new vice-president of officiating, Carl Johnson, in the return of its "Official Review" segment. A spokesperson for the network explained that the transition of Johnson in the new position caused the segment to be placed on hold until he could put the "Official Review" on

3 confusing calls in Sunday night game

by Ben Austro - December 15, 2009December 17, 2009 3

Week 14: Eagles at Giants We have three calls for analysisâ€”all three called correctlyâ€”from the Eaglesâ€“Giants game that will likely end up on this week's "Official Review." View the highlights of the game in addition to our analysis: McNabb incomplete or fumble? On a second-and-10 from the Eagles 42, Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb

Incorrect spot in end-of-regulation scramble could’ve impacted playoff race

by Ben Austro - November 30, 2009December 1, 2009 0

Week 12: Steelers at Ravens With only moments to think, officials can make decisions based on digesting a 115-page rulebook. On average, 98% of the time they get it right. When there is an error it could have an impact on the game. When divisional foes meet, it could have an

Cards’ final play, again, evades replay review

by Ben Austro - September 13, 2009November 30, 2009 0

Week 1: 49ers at Cardinals It seems the Arizona Cardinals cannot finish a game without a controversial call on the last play of the game. In the first outing following the controversial game-ending fumble in Super Bowl XLIII, the Cardinals found themselves, again, in a last-second desperation call. With eight seconds left