More from Ben Austro
Ben Austro is a freelance writer and has covered officiating since 2009. He is the editor of footballzebras.com. Follow him on Twitter: @footballzebras
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Jan 13
Rumored Super Bowl officials will be on field for divisional playoffs
Reports circulating that top-graded officials may not be the most qualified officials
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Dec 07
Questionable calls as referees enter stretch for their playoff race
Two more inadvertent whistles marked down on officials' playoff grades
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Add a Comment Nov 23
Jim Schwartz and the Case of the Double-whammy
Officiating expert Ben Austro explains how and why this obscure rule came to be.
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Add a Comment Nov 16
Missed reviews and miscues in Week 10
Broncos TD should not be and time wastes away by the Bay.
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Add a Comment Nov 06
NFL: "Panthers were incorrectly awarded a touchdown"
Inadvertent whistle should have negated Panthers touchdown, no matter how unfair
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Add a Comment Oct 26
Disconcerting Acts? Officials call a rarely-seen penalty
Disconcerting acts called, illegal contact not called, a safety declined. Ben Austro of FootballZebras.com breaks down some unusual calls from Week 7
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Add a Comment Oct 19
How are the regular refs doing?
Now that the "real" officials have been back for three weeks, it's time to look at the calls they're making...and not making.
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Add a Comment Sep 25
NFL Officials Strike: it's the drowning point
The tough bargain is not with union negotiators, but with fans.
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Add a Comment Sep 24
Crew hands out timeouts, challenges like Halloween candy
The same crew that boggled last Monday Night's game was at it again in the 49ers-Vikings clash
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Add a Comment Sep 20
Officially, the NFL has a Problem
Our officiating expert says that after passing the test in Week 1, replacement officials are getting failing grades
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Add a Comment Sep 13
How did the Replacement Refs do in Week 1?
Officiating expert Ben Austro of footballzebras.com writes that knowing the rules is one thing. Managing a game effectively is a challenge
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Add a Comment Aug 27
It's not all black and white
Explaining the issues behind the NFL Officials strike. Money is only part of the problem.
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Freeney agrees to deal in San Diego
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Report: Bruce Irvin suspended for Adderall use
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May 17 - AFC Report
Love pases physical with Jaguars
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May 17 - NFC Report
NFL suspends Bruce Irvin for first 4 games of 2013
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May 17 - College Football Report
Notre Dame continues to beef up its offensive line depth
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May 17 - NFC Report
Transparent roof on Vikings new stadium will be self-cleaning
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May 17 - AFC Report
Hoyer reaches deal with Browns
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May 17 - AFC Report
Jets' Goodson arrested on gun, drug charges
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May 17 - NFC Report
Mother of Titus Young's son gets restraining order
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May 17 - NFC Report
Mean Joe Greene: Suh 'can’t let other voices dictate how he plays'
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May 17 - AFC Report
No deal yet for Freeney in San Diego
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May 16 - AFC Report
McClain retired to 'get his life together'
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MAY 13
Jeff FedotinFormer discus star launches football career with 49ers.
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MAY 08
Joel CorryA potential solution for Doug Free's situation
The high-priced right tackle is scheduled to make $7 million this season.
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MAY 06
Jeff FedotinHave the Pack finally found their rushing attack?
Eddie Lacy and Johnathan Franklin should provide a big boost to the Green Bay ground game.
