Tag: Tom Barnes

Former NFL official Barnes reflects on his career

by Mark Schultz - 2

Tom Barnes was a NFL line judge for 26 seasons This past fall was the first one in 44 seasons that Tom Barnes wasn't enforcing football rules.  The 69-year old Barnes (who wore uniform number 55) retired after a 26 year career as a NFL official.  The Saint Paul, Minn., native

Officials can find fountain of youth on field

by Mark Schultz - 0

[Update: Because Tom Barnes was scheduled to officiate today's game, we carried this story despite the lack of a second source to confirm he was still active. A decision was made by the editor, based on other press commentary Barnes made regarding the collective bargaining process, that he was certain

Week 2 open forum, assignments

by Ben Austro - 0

Entering Week 2, let us know in the comments or @footballzebras if you see anything in this week's games that seems to be the wrong call. Referee assignments after the jump. Quick calls Browns at Colts | 2nd quarter | :38 remaining. A touchdown run by Peyton Hillis was reviewed and reversed.