Referees need to be more talkative on the microphone this season.
Mostly-empty stadiums allow more salty chatter to get broadcast.
The entire officiating crew pitches in to help the referee look good when he has to announce multiple fouls.
NFL officials are wired up to an array of devices
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...
Embed from Getty Images It can be fun and games for the officials, too … at the right time When you officiate, you have to...
In 1975, the NFL decided to put a wireless microphone on the referee for penalty announcements. Officiating boss Art McNally, wanted the officials to use this...
It elicits snickers from football fans when it happens, and it sometimes trends on Twitter. Referee Ed Hochuli turns on his microphone to explain a ruling,...
In 1975 the NFL decided to put a wireless microphone on the referee, so the fans at the game and on TV could better understand what...
