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Throwback to the 1986 playoffs: John Madden likes officials who sweat

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by Mark Schultz - May 6, 2021July 20, 2022 14473

The New York Giants were a few minutes away from dispatching another victim on their way to a Super Bowl Championship. On January 4, 1987, the Giants were in the process of destroying the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 49-3. The players, coaches and officials were ready for the

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

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by Mark Schultz - April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 04545

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 4: XX to XI

50 Super Bowl calls

by Football Zebras staff - February 4, 2016September 7, 2016 610914

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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League reboots search for new VP of refs

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by Ben Austro - September 14, 2009September 14, 2009 04449

It is not exactly America's Got Talent, but finding the new vice president of officiating is turning out to be one tough audition. Peter King of SI.com is reporting that the league is restarting its process to find a replacement for current officeholder Mike Pereira. Pereira announced on the NFL Network

Boom! NFL names Madden special adviser to commish

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by Ben Austro - September 10, 2009September 14, 2009 03555

John Madden John Madden's retirement from broadcasting was short-lived. No, he's not returning to the airwaves, but will work with the league in a consultant role. The league announced today that Madden, the former CBS/Fox/ABC/NBC color commentator and Raiders coach, was appointed as an unpaid adviser with the league.