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Look for the umpire and back judge to spot the ball during 2-minute drill
Here's how the officials spot the ball during the two minute drill. The post Look for the umpire and back judge to spot the ball during 2-minute drill first appeared on Football Zebras.
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Let them talk! We need detailed referee announcements
Referees need to be more talkative on the microphone this season. The post Let them talk! We need detailed referee announcements first appeared on Football Zebras.
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When the bean bag does more than mark change of possession
The bean bag can act like an extra foot for a football official. The post When the bean bag does more than mark change of possession first appeared on Football Zebras.
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Football officials free to leave the field when the game is over
NFL officials don't have to stick around to officiate the post-game handshake line. The post Football officials free to leave the field when the game is over first appeared on Football Zebras.
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2 generations of officials are at polar opposites when signaling the big call
Go back a generation and you can see a stark change in how officials signal plays. The post 2 generations of officials are at polar opposites when signaling the big call first appeared on Football Zebras.
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Good whistle discipline is vital to good officiating
The officials in the Week 14 Dolphins-Chargers game could have ruined the Tyreek Hill fumble. Find out how their training made for a great call. The post Good whistle discipline is vital to good...
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Concentration is key for the most viewed coin toss of the year
How does a referee conduct a Super Bowl coin toss with dozens of cameras blazing away while the world watches?
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New umpire mechanic on field goals and extra points is the old mechanic
The umpire returns to the traditional position on field goals and extra points to help protect the snapper.
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Officiating brawls in 1983 very different than 2023
Let's throwback to 1983 when referee Fred Silva and crew had to sort out a Mark Gastineau vs. the Los Angeles Rams brawl.
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When to warn, when to flag
NFL officials warn players to stay legal more than you think. But some infractions demand a flag, not a warning.
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