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Cheffers addresses Belichick timeout

Calls
Week 3

by Ben Austro - September 26, 2011 0

Week 3: Patriots at Bills Not much information here, but when a referee gives a pool report to the media, we report it here.Â The BillsÂ scored a late-fourth-quarter touchdown that was reversed on replay. As a result of the reversal, theÂ status of the clock was also reversed from stopped (on the touchdown

Carey announces game over to nobody

by Ben Austro - September 18, 2011 0

It really was a non-issue, but the Bills interception (video) of the final Hail Mary pass from Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell was decisive. Game over. However, referee Mike Carey received a buzz on his pager indicating that there would be a replay review of the final play. Carey was already off

Pereira sums up opening weekend

Calls
Week 1

by Ben Austro - September 14, 2011August 2, 2012 0

In his weekly wrap-up column on Fox Sports,Â commentator Mike Pereira weighed in on a few calls from Week 1: Lions at Buccaneers | 2nd quarter | 10:34 remaining | video. Lions cornerback Chris Houston intercepted a Josh Freeman pass at the 1, with his momentum carrying him into the end zone.

Sunday’s Wild Card officiating

by Ben Austro - January 9, 2011January 9, 2011 0

Ravens at Chiefs Mike Carey is the referee. 1st Quarter, 6:26 remaining. The Chiefs challenged the spot of the ball in relation to the first-down marker. Since Ravens running back Ray Rice landed with his hand first, he was not considered down until another part of his body contacted the ground. Ravens

Fix inequities built into replay system

Outside the Stripes

by Ben Austro - December 1, 2010December 2, 2010 0

The replay system as we know it needs further review. We are going to be highlighting these in an on-going series. While we have said that having instant replay is not a backstop for overturning every missed call, its application in limited circumstances is very useful. However, the system is beginning

Steelers get second chance after replay erases TD, but turnover never happened

by Ben Austro - October 26, 2010November 7, 2010 3

The rulebook exists to lay out a protocol for the game of football. It never claims to be fair. The Dolphins found as much when they apparently sealed a victory, only to have replay give the Steelers a second chance to win the game. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger scored a go-ahead touchdown,

Reid implies crew error on delay after TO

by Ben Austro - October 10, 2010October 10, 2010 0

Week 4:Redskins at Eagles Eagles coach Andy Reid assumed responsibility for a critical delay of game call, but ultimately feels that an error in crew mechanics was to blame. Well, he didn't come right out and say that; he just said that if he spoke his mind in answer to a

Lions victimized by ‘process of catch’ rule, but they wasn’t robbed

by Ben Austro - September 12, 2010September 12, 2010 2

Week 1: Lions at Bears It was a bitter pill to swallow for any team, let alone for the hapless Lions, who have cobbled together just two wins in as many seasons. With 31 seconds to go, the Lions seemingly took the lead on a 25-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Johnson (video).

Leavy says he’s haunted by Super Bowl XL calls

News

by Ben Austro - August 7, 2010April 13, 2015 0

With an unbelievable amount of candor, referee Bill Leavy admitted that he made game-changing mistakes when he officiated Super Bowl XL in February 2006â€”mistakes that helped propel the Steelers over the Seahawks. It was immediately branded as one of the worst called Super Bowls in history. The Seattle Times ran a

Clock may be reviewable for ’09 playoffs

News

by Ben Austro - December 17, 2009December 17, 2009 0

Usually we will give a complete rundown of the "Official Review" segment from the NFL officiating department, but we wanted to advance the news out of that segment to its own post first. A tip-off to a rare midseason rule change was dropped as vice-president of officiating Mike Pereira (video) was