Tag: Shannon Eastin

NFL ready to break the ‘grass ceiling’ again

by Ben Austro - 2

Much like any potential official recruit, Sarah Thomas has been on the NFL's watchlist for several years. She is one step closer to becoming the league's first permanent female official, having worn an NFL uniform in a Colts practice. Thomas is part of an apprenticeship program that was formed under the

Rams time management nixed by clock op

by Ben Austro - 0

Week 1: Rams at Lions 4th quarter | 2:45 remaining | Tied 20-20 | STL ball | 2 & 12 @ DET 31 "First, let me explain this to you," Rams head coach Jeff Fisher prefaced his comments. "This is separate from the officiating. This is a clock operator error." Fisher, who also

Eastin on sideline for Preseason Week 2

by Ben Austro - 1

[media-credit name="Mike Jurecki | XTRA 910 Sports." align="alignright" width="150"][/media-credit] Shannon Eastin will have to wait at least week to continue her history-making stint as the first female NFL referee. A source with knowledge of the second week assignments of the replacement officials indicates that Eastin will be in uniform, but will

Gambling ties sneak in back door of NFL

by Mark Schultz - 2

The gap between the NFL and legal gambling activities has just become much narrower. It was from a side of the business that the league would least like to have associated with games of chance. The NFL Referees Association has pointed out that replacement official Shannon Eastin, who will become the