In 1979, the NFL adopted a radical new way to number its officials. While a good idea on paper, it didn't work.
It is time for the next generation of referee veterans to step up.
Don Willard is the clubhouse leader for Referee Announcement of the Year Award.
Should NFL officials be permitted to make commercials for profit? What's a good idea now could become major controversy later.
Embed from Getty Images  Nothing compares to the speed of a NFL game. While I’ve never been on the field for one, I worked on...
Former umpire Chad Brown has died, after battling a long illness. The 23-year veteran wore number 31, and was assigned to Super Bowl XXXV and XLV.
They may be good calls, questionable calls, or controversial calls. There are unusual rules interpretations or circumstances. There are moments where officials were tested, where judgements...
They may be good calls, questionable calls, or controversial calls. There are unusual rules interpretations or circumstances. There are moments where officials were tested, where judgements...
It is a simple procedure. The game can’t begin without it. Before any football game starts the referee has to decide who gets the ball first....
View image | gettyimages.com Most famous referee of the 1980s and 1990s turns 80 years old Before there was Ed Hochuli, there was Jerry Markbreit. The...