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Oct 14, 2012; Cleveland, OH, USA; The chain gang during a game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Cleveland won 34-24. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

R.I.P. Chain Gang: NFL moving to electronic first down measurements

While the chain crew will remain, it will be in a secondary capacity.

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 1, 2025 0
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Adam Schefter talks on a set before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Adam Schefter denies NFL is rigged, says Chiefs have ‘earned the benefit of the doubt’ with refs

"They get the benefit of the doubt. They've earned the benefit of the doubt."

By Ben Axelrod OnFeb 9, 2025 0
Tom Brady on Fox & Friends

Tom Brady calls ‘BS’ on Chiefs favoritism conspiracy: ‘Refs are trying to do their best’

"Sometimes the calls go your way, sometimes they don’t"

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 7, 2025 0
Roger Goodell at Super Bowl Week

Roger Goodell denies ‘ridiculous theory’ Chiefs get favorable calls

"I think the men and women that officiate in the NFL are outstanding."

By Reice Shipley OnFeb 3, 2025 0
WWE announcers Wade Barrett and Pat McAfee joked about NFL officials and the Kansas City Chiefs during Saturday's Royal Rumble. Photo Credit: WWE/Youtube.

WWE announcers Wade Barrett and Pat McAfee troll NFL officials, Chiefs

"Well I've not seen officiating this bad since the last Kansas City Chiefs game."

By Michael Dixon OnFeb 1, 2025 0
March 20, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; NFL vice president of officiating Dean Blandino speaks during a press conference at the annual NFL meetings at the Arizona Biltmore.

Even Dean Blandino’s brother believes NFL is rigged for Taylor Swift and the Chiefs

"My brother who is convinced that the league is rigged, that is convinced that I signed an NDA when I left the league office"

By Brandon Contes OnJan 28, 2025 0
Bills Chiefs fourth down officiating call

Adam Schein calls Bills-Chiefs officiating a ‘damn disgrace’

SiriusXM host Adam Schein exploded on the officiating in the Bills-Chiefs AFC Championship where a controversial call stole the spotlight.

By Matt Yoder OnJan 28, 2025 0
Tom Brady was inconsistent with his commentary on critical penalties -- and non-penalties -- during the NFC Championship Game. Photo Credit: Fox

Tom Brady’s referee commentary during big NFC Championship Game moments was inconsistent

"I don't love seeing the refs factor into too many games."

By Michael Dixon OnJan 26, 2025 0
Lamar Jackson being taken down by Bills defender Ed Oliver out of bounds

Tony Romo on uncalled late hit on Lamar Jackson: ‘You can’t allow that to happen’

"I mean, I feel like that was late."

By Reice Shipley OnJan 19, 2025 0
Texans star Will Anderson Jr. made some comments about offciating that will certainly get the attention of the NFL. Photo Credit: Will Kunkel on X/Screengrab.

Will Anderson: Texans ‘knew it was going to be us versus the refs going into this game’

Two notable penalties stood out.

By Michael Dixon OnJan 18, 2025 0
After seeing the Texans get penalized for a hit on Patrick Mahomes, ESPN's Troy Aikman felt that it might be time for a rule change. Photo Credit: ESPN/ABC

Infuriated Troy Aikman after controversial penalty: ‘They’ve gotta address it in the offseason’

"You can't, as a quarterback, run around and play games with defenders and then be able to draw a penalty."

By Michael Dixon OnJan 18, 2025 0
Troy Aikman and Russell Yurk both questioned a roughing the passer penalty called on the Texans in Saturday's playoff game with the Chiefs. Photo Credit: ABC/ESPN

Troy Aikman, Russell Yurk question critical penalty: ‘I didn’t see anything there that supported a foul’

"I don't see helmet-to-helmet at all. That's a big-time penalty."

By Michael Dixon OnJan 18, 2025 0
Al Michaels expressed frustration with NFL officiating after a missed penalty in Thursday's game between the Bengals and Ravens. Photo Credit: Prime Video

Al Michaels after controversial missed penalty: ‘Too many games end this way’

"The whole thing. It's so frustrating to the fans. So frustrating."

By Michael Dixon OnNov 8, 2024 0
NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay didn't understand why a flag was picked up during Sunday night's game between the Colts and Vikings. Photo Credit: NBC

Terry McAulay questions why officials picked up penalty flag on critical play

"He's a defenseless player. That's forceable contact."

By Michael Dixon OnNov 3, 2024 0
The blown call in the Los Angeles Rams' win over the Minnesota Vikings provided an ad opportunity for Lasik.

Lasik uses missed call in Rams-Vikings as ad opportunity

"Better vision. Better Calls."

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 25, 2024 0
Kirk Herbstreit and Al Michaels pointed out a missed penalty, which effectively ended Thursday's game between the Vikings and Rams. Photo Credit: Prime Video

Kirk Herbstreit, Al Michaels call out critical missed call

"I mean, any time you see a guy's head get spun backwards, something happened."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 25, 2024 0
Aaron Rodgers was highly critical of the officials after the Jets lost to the Bills. His criticism included calls that helped him. Photo Credit: ESPN

Aaron Rodgers blasts ‘ridiculous’ penalties after ‘MNF’ loss

"Might as well play Sarcastaball if we're gonna call those things."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 15, 2024 5
Al Michaels

Al Michaels exasperated about ‘Thursday Night Football’ flags

"You're going to need some new flags to throw in the second half. These ones are filthy."

By Arthur Weinstein OnSep 26, 2024 5
Referee Ron Torbert calls illegal touching in Ravens-Cowboys, which the NFL on Fox broadcast thought should have been intentional grounding.

Kevin Burkhardt and Mike Pereira discuss intentional grounding non-call: ‘Cowboys get lucky there, right, Mike?’

"I think that is right. You don't have an ineligible player take you off that."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 22, 2024 0
Was the officiating in Thursday night's NFL season opener between the Ravens and Chiefs an issue? Scott Van Pelt seemed to think so. Photo Credit: ESPN

Scott Van Pelt after NFL opener: ‘Ref show in this game was a bit excessive’

"Well, it didn't get flagged nearly as much on Kansas City, did it?"

By Michael Dixon OnSep 6, 2024 0
Dr. Phil on Mad Dog Sports Radio

Dr. Phil insists NFL referees don’t have an agenda, rips fans for ‘victimhood’ mentality

"That's crap."

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 29, 2024 0
Dean Blandino Photo Credit: 33rd Team

Rules analyst Dean Blandino: NFL could consider mic’d replay booths

"I think it eliminates any of, you know we have these crazy conspiracy theories."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 23, 2024 1
Patrick Mahomes talking with officials in Wild Card matchup with Dolphins. Photo Credit: Peacock

Terry McAulay calls out officiating mistake in Chiefs-Dolphins Wild Card matchup

"He really should have to go out or they take a time-out."

By Reice Shipley OnJan 14, 2024 1
Tedy Bruschi talking about officiating on hits on Justin Fields.

ESPN’s Tedy Bruschi rants on NFL officiating on Justin Fields: ‘I’ve seen enough of him getting hit when he slides.’

"These officials think just because he's big, strong, and fast, that when he starts to slide, he really doesn't mean it."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 7, 2024 1
Ian Eagle on Mr. Bowtie's Texas High School Sports Machine.

Ian Eagle looks back at the ‘Phil Dawson Rule’: ‘One of the most bizarre endings I’ve ever called.’

"This was not an option, this was never something that even entered your thought process as a play-by-play announcer."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 11, 2022 0

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