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Mike Pereira @MikePereira · Mar 11
NFL is going to experiment with 8 man crews in the pre-season again. Really? Hope it remains an experiment only.
A new NFL referee this year, Brad Allen, who goes straight to the referee position from the ACC. I like the idea. 3 new referees total.
For those asking about Mike Carey, I am thrilled he is going to CBS. Both of us will try to teach and make the game easier to understand.
Interesting day at NFL officiating clinic. Biggest point of emphasis for 2014..Illegal contact and defensive holding. More offense!
Last time the NFL had this as a major emphasis was 2004 and the number of illegal contact fouls went from 79 to 191.
The League average last season was 48 points per game. I think that was an all-time record. How about a littlle balance.
NFL says they are offsetting this emphasis with an emphasis on calling offensive pass interference. Not an even trade in my opinion.
Honestly, I don't remember there being so many points of emphasis. Also, false starts, taunting, and others. I cover more later.
Btw, officials were shown many plays regarding illegal contact and defensive holding. How many Seahawk plays???. None.
2nd day at the officiating clinic. Mostly instant replay today. Love the changes involving New York in the decisions.
They are going to live by the mantra that a ruling on the field will not be reversed until there is absolutely clear video evidence.
The goal is that when TV comes back from their break, the referee will be ready to make the announcement. So much for my airtime!
Regarding the N-word controversy, no rule was proposed. As expected, it is already covered in rule 12. If it is used in an "abusive,(cont)
threatening, or insulting manner to opponents or officials," officials are to call a foul. That was emphasized to the officials.
NFL is going to experiment with 8 man crews in the pre-season again. Really? Hope it remains an experiment only.
A new NFL referee this year, Brad Allen, who goes straight to the referee position from the ACC. I like the idea. 3 new referees total.
For those asking about Mike Carey, I am thrilled he is going to CBS. Both of us will try to teach and make the game easier to understand.
Interesting day at NFL officiating clinic. Biggest point of emphasis for 2014..Illegal contact and defensive holding. More offense!
Last time the NFL had this as a major emphasis was 2004 and the number of illegal contact fouls went from 79 to 191.
The League average last season was 48 points per game. I think that was an all-time record. How about a littlle balance.
NFL says they are offsetting this emphasis with an emphasis on calling offensive pass interference. Not an even trade in my opinion.
Honestly, I don't remember there being so many points of emphasis. Also, false starts, taunting, and others. I cover more later.
Btw, officials were shown many plays regarding illegal contact and defensive holding. How many Seahawk plays???. None.
2nd day at the officiating clinic. Mostly instant replay today. Love the changes involving New York in the decisions.
They are going to live by the mantra that a ruling on the field will not be reversed until there is absolutely clear video evidence.
The goal is that when TV comes back from their break, the referee will be ready to make the announcement. So much for my airtime!
Regarding the N-word controversy, no rule was proposed. As expected, it is already covered in rule 12. If it is used in an "abusive,(cont)
threatening, or insulting manner to opponents or officials," officials are to call a foul. That was emphasized to the officials.
