Over the years, we've chronicled the evolution of the referee microphone, from it's humble beginnings to it being used as a valuable teaching and explaining tool. While some people might have snickered or rolled their eyes at long-winded announcements, they could not deny they knew what happened and why the officials
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NBC garbles Carl Cheffers penalty announcements to prevent profanity from airing
4 fouls on the play? It’s a team effort to help out the referee’s announcement
https://streamable.com/oe3bo Referee Shawn Hochuli had to sort out and announce four fouls this past weekend, drawing praise and admiration. First of all, when there are multiple fouls, the crew gets together and makes sure they are clear with the proper enforcement before giving options to the teams. This can get quite difficult
Wires and gadgets are part of the NFL official’s uniform
50 Super Bowl calls, Part 2: XL to XXXI
Here’s why loose talk on Corrente’s mic isn’t a problem
Referee announcements have come a long way in 38 years
In 1975, the NFL decided to put a wireless microphone on the referee for penalty announcements. Â Officiating boss Art McNally, wanted the officials to use this new technology very sparingly. Â In those intervening 38 years, the microphone has evolved into a critical communication and teaching tool, as shown by Gene