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Rams’ Puka Nacua slams NFL refs, promises to do ‘Jewish emote’ TD celebration on livestream

"The refs are the worst. These guys are lawyers."

By Sean Keeley OnDec 17, 2025 0
NFL referee Clete Blakeman

Mike Pereira just as confused by referee Clete Blakeman as the rest of us: ‘I’m not sure what he said there’

Blakeman also screwed up the coin toss to figure out possession in overtime.

By Sean Keeley OnNov 10, 2025 0
Ohio State vs Penn State

Fox’s Mike Pereira disagreed with Ohio State targeting call reversal: ‘This is why they put the rule in’

"I certainly like it as a targeting."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 1, 2025 0
NC State vs. Notre Dame

NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay slams refs following NC State catch review

"The failure to reverse to incomplete in ND/NC State is quite possibly the worst Replay ruling I’ve seen this season."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 11, 2025 0
VVirginia Cavaliers defensive back Ja'son Prevard (10) makes a game winning interception in the end zone on a pass intended for Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Squirrel White (4) in the second overtime period at Scott Stadium.

Danny Kanell calls out ‘egregious incompetence’ of ACC officials in FSU loss to Virginia

"I would expect an official acknowledgment by the ACC offices but damage is done."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 27, 2025 0
After an apparent Auburn touchdown was overturned, coach Hugh Freeze did not hide his frustration with the officials. Photo Credit: ABC

Auburn coach Hugh Freeze rips officials after controversial overturn

"I don’t know how it’s not a fumble."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 20, 2025 0
Sophie Cunningham

WNBA’s Sophie Cunningham fined for referee criticism (again) in podcast debut episode

"I'm starting to think that the WNBA is starting to have some beef with my comments, but more than 95 percent of the population who watches the WNBA agrees with me."

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 5, 2025 0
Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner interrupts halftime interview to chastise refs: ‘Be f*cking better’

"Sorry, y'all."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 24, 2025 0
NBA referee David Guthrie during an April 20, 2025 Heat-Cavaliers game.

NBA ref admits error on Knicks-Pistons ending: ‘A foul should have been called’

"Hart makes body contact that is more than marginal to Hardaway Jr. and a foul should have been called."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 27, 2025 0
A foul call in Saturday's Round of 32 game between St. John's and Arkansas

CBS broadcast team calls out questionable officiating in St. John’s-Arkansas

"I'm sorry, that's a no-call!"

By Reice Shipley OnMar 22, 2025 0
CBS footage of Bill Vinovich talking to Josh Allen.

Josh Allen says ref interaction wasn’t favoritism, was telling him to dial down criticisms

Many assumed ref Bill Vinovich was apologizing to Allen for a missed call, but Allen said their conversation was far different.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 12, 2025 0
Referee Rory Bernard starts a Celebration Bowl penalty announcement with a salute to veterans.

Referee starts penalty announcement with salute to veterans

"I'd like to salute our military veterans. ...Personal foul, unnecessary roughness, return team."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 14, 2024 0
Utah AD Mark Harlan

Utah AD Mark Harlan goes off on Big 12, referees after BYU loss

"This game was absolutely stolen from us."

By Matt Yoder OnNov 10, 2024 0
Announcers Tom Hart and Jordan Rodgers did not understand how a penalty was missed in Saturday's Kentucky vs. Tennessee game. Photo Credit: SEC Network.

Announcers call out official’s ‘big miss’ in SEC game

"You've gotta flag that."

By Michael Dixon OnNov 2, 2024 0
Rich Eisen did not approve of the review process, or lack thereof, after Oregon scored a touchdown in Saturday's game against, Michigan. Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Rich Eisen calls out B1G officials, review process, after controversial Oregon TD vs. Michigan

"Come on, everybody."

By Michael Dixon OnNov 2, 2024 0
Credit: Detroit Free Press

NFL

Are officiating controversies reaching a tipping point?

Announcers Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy call an Oct. 26, 2024 Notre Dame-Navy game on ABC.

Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy rip ‘ridiculous’ penalty

"It's football. It's absurd."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 26, 2024 0
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve blasted the officiating in their loss in the winner-take-all Game 5 of the WNBA Finals to the New York Liberty. Photo Credit: NBATV

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve blasts officiating after WNBA Finals loss: ‘It decided the game’

"It's a shame when officiating has such a hand in a series like this."

By Reice Shipley OnOct 21, 2024 0
ESPN's Anish Shriff criticized the officials in Friday's Stanford vs. Syracuse game for the timing of a review. Photo Credit: ESPN

Anish Shroff rips timing of review: ‘We had the entire commercial break to do this’

"There's this impetus to speed things up and get games in a tidy window. That doesn't help."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 20, 2024 3
While Pitt beat West Virginia in Saturday's Backyard Brawl, Panthers coach Pat Narduzzi ripped the officials in his postgame interview. Photo Credit: ESPN2

Pat Narduzzi: Pitt beat West Virginia and officials in Backyard Brawl

"I've never seen anything like it."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 14, 2024 1
CFL referee Ben Major delivering a hilarious rule explanation.

CFL ref’s hilarious deadpan rule explanation cracked up announcers

"The kick hit the scoreboard...which is pretty odd. We're going to redo everything."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 19, 2024 0
Caitlin Clark appears to foul Sami Whitcomb

WNBA announcer stunned by referee missing blatant Caitlin Clark foul

"You’ve got to be kidding me!"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 23, 2024 1
Bruins broadcaster Jack Edwards blasts referee

Bruins broadcaster Jack Edwards lashes out at ‘coward’ referee

"COWARD!"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 1, 2024 7

Nate Oats criticizes officiating during in-game interview

"The calls down here aren't equal to the calls down there."

By Robert O'Neill OnMar 24, 2024 0
Mar 2, 2024; Frisco, Texas, USA; FC Dallas forward Paul Arriola (7) is issued a yellow card by MLS referee Kyle Johnston during the second half against CF Montreal at Toyota Stadium.

MLS limits announcer commentary on referee lockout

"[Fans] aren’t focused on the officials; therefore, we don’t believe it is necessary to belabor the point during the match."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 4, 2024 5

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