History made βοΈ
Sarah Thomas β the first woman to officiate in a Super Bowl.
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- We welcome Maia Chaka to the 2021 roster of game officials! Maia makes history as the first Black woman to officiate at the @NFL level. ops.nfl.com/3sRP0qd
- Gene Steratore, 15-year veteran official, informed me today that he is retiring from the @NFL. Steratore entered the league in 2003, was promoted to referee in 2006, & worked 12 playoff games, ending his career at Super Bowl LII. We wish Gene all the best!
- Congratulations to our 2 newest @NFL referees, former BJ Shawn Hochuli & former SJ Alex Kemp. Best wishes to our 2 retiring referees, Ed Hochuli & Jeff Triplette.
- We are deeply saddened to share the news of Wayne Mackie's passing. He will forever be remembered by those who knew him as one of the kindest, nicest, most genuine individuals any of us have ever known β€οΈ
- Weβre here in Atlanta setting up to make Mercedes-Benz Stadium Super Bowl Central. #SBLIII
- βReferee John Parry has announced his retirement after 19 seasons & 3 Super Bowls. Thank you, John, for your dedication to the game. We wish you all the best!β - AL
GIF - In #LARvsSEA, the punt was blocked and recovered by the kicking team. The punter kicks the ball again from behind the line of scrimmage. This is a legal kick and the result of the play was the ball was ruled down at the 11 yard line.
00:00 - The #SBLV crew: β’ Carl Cheffers (R) β’ Fred Bryan (U) β’ Sarah Thomas (DJ) β’ Rusty Baynes (LJ) β’ James Coleman (FJ) β’ Eugene Hall (SJ) β’ Dino Paganelli (BJ) β’ Mike Wimmer (RO) Sarah makes history as the first woman to officiate in a Super Bowl. ops.nfl.com/3sN3HMj
- βYesterday, 25-year @NFL Referee Mason βRedβ Cashion passed away. Red worked two Super Bowls (XX and XXX) and over 500 professional games. He was well known for his enthusiastic first down calls. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.β -AL
00:00 - In #CINvsKC the ruling on the field was intentional grounding. There was no CIN receiver in the immediate area of the pass.
00:00 - In #NEvsLV, the ruling on the field was a touchdown. After review, there was no clear and obvious visual evidence to overturn the on-field ruling.
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