The football game is not without its risk of knee injuries, so is it any surprise that NFL football fields are padded? A question that Continue Reading
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Trends in Officiating Accuracy and How Technology Has Affected NFL Referees
We all know that NFL referees can be incredibly unreliable. This article looks at trends in officiating accuracy and how technology has affected them. While Continue Reading
How Much Does an NFL Referee Receive in Salary?
If you’re wondering: How much does an NFL referee make? Well, the average salary for an NFL referee is $205,000, more than many doctors make Continue Reading
How Do Football Referees Know Where the Ball Ended Up?
How do referees know where the ball ended up in a football game? A lot depends on the type of play. Double action plays, for Continue Reading
How to Become an NFL Referee
Typically, NFL officials spend five to 10 years in high schools or colleges. Five years in college is considered the top level for new officials. Continue Reading
Do NFL Referees Get Fined For Bad Calls?
Many players in the NFL earn upwards of $5 million annually. But do NFL referees get penalized for bad calls? Should they? And should they Continue Reading
Bad Calls in NFL Football
When referees make bad calls in American NFL football games, do they get fined? Are they flagged for taunting? Do they get ejected? Are they Continue Reading
What Happens When an NFL Referee Gets in the Way of a Play?
A Buccaneers defensive tackle hit Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and pointed his finger in his face, and referee Shawn Hochuli penalized Suh for taunting. The Continue Reading
Can You Argue With the NFL Referees?
There has been a lot of talk about the officiating crisis plaguing the NFL. The misadventures of the Monday Night Football ref, Tony Corrente, have Continue Reading
How to Break in an Official NFL Football
If you’re wondering how to break in an official NFL football, read this. Most professional teams have a manager who will do it months before Continue Reading