As a part of the NFL's 100th season, Football Zebras takes a look at officiating mechanics over the last century.
NFL officials are wired up to an array of devices
You might be surprised how little time NFL officials spend watching the ball during a play.
Several times a season, we get fans asking us about delay of game. The play clock on the TV screen hits :00, and an instant later...
Officials pass on inconsequential fouls to keep the game moving.
The NFL is using with two new kicking mechanics this season on field goal and extra point attempts and on free kicks.
The NFL will not experiment with eight-person crews this preseason.
After a turbulent off-season that saw many rule changes and other officiating challenges, here are three observations of the laid back night.
NFL instant replay could take a more active role in ruling on player ejections.
Another season is in the record books, capped off by one of the best Super Bowls ever. Here are five officiating takeaways from the big game....
When the the play clock winds down, the officials hone in.
We hope you were able to survive the first weekend without football. While there won't be any games until August, there will be a lot of...
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Detroit Lions fans were aghast and pundits hooted at Jeff Triplette’s crew during Week 14 as umpire Shawn Smith called an illegal hands to the face...
The use of calm, deliberate signals conveys an image of complete physical, mental and emotional control.
View image | gettyimages.com The individual and collective psyche of NFL officials may be shaken after several rough games in the 2015 season. There are a...
Officials try to prepare for everything Former baseball umpire Jim Evans used to run an umpire’s school. One of his biggest lessons to his students was...
Officials, especially the line judge and head linesman, always work to get the forward progress spot. In order to do so, they are taught to trail...
Believe it or not, there is a science to making, throwing penalty flags Last week, back judge Todd Prukop became a mini-celebrity by throwing his penalty...
Packers say officials told them to not snap ball before winding the clock (video) The Steelers-Packers Week 16Â game had its fill of controversial plays, but the...