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Eleazar · 11-18-2018, 05:22 PM

NFL ups intensity with all-star officials for Rams-Chiefs game

Kevin Seifert
ESPN.com NFL Nation

The NFL took the unusual step this week of assigning an "all-star" officiating crew to the most highly anticipated game of the season, adding to the playofflike frenzy for Monday night's matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams.

Referee Clete Blakeman will work the game with only two members of his regular crew, umpire Ramon George and down judge Dana McKenzie. The other five officials -- including Jim Lapetina, who will handle replay -- were plucked from four other crews.

The approach is similar to how the NFL assigns officials to playoff games, a process that is based on performance and seniority rather than crew. But it is rarely, if ever, employed before the postseason. Officials typically work on the same eight-person crews throughout the regular season to maximize continuity and familiarity among members.

Individual crew members are occasionally juggled for health or scheduling reasons. But a series of actions this season have indicated the league is moving away from the consistent crew concept, in favor of a more aggressive administration of officiating. Earlier this season, the league bounced down judge Hugo Cruz among four crews before ultimately making him its first-ever official to be fired for performance during the season.

NFL spokesman Michael Signora confirmed Sunday that "there is a rotation amongst the crews throughout the season." Signora did not provide details on the decision to overhaul Blakeman's crew for Monday night's game.

An officiating source said Sunday that the five officials added to Monday night's crew are all highly respected and have performed well this season.

The Chiefs-Rams game, originally scheduled to be played in Mexico City before it was relocated to Los Angeles, is a rare matchup. Since 1970, there have been only four other games pitting teams with one or fewer losses this late in the season. And according to the Elias Sports Bureau, this is the latest matchup ever between two teams averaging at least 33 points per game.

The following is the full crew for Monday night's game, as listed on the official flip card published by the NFL, with the officials' permanent referee in parentheses:

Referee: Clete Blakeman

Umpire: Ramon George (Blakeman)

Down judge: Dana McKenzie (Blakeman)

Line judge: Rusty Baynes (John Hussey)

Field judge: Dale Shaw (Jerome Boger)

Side judge: Brad Freeman (Clay Martin)

Back judge: Tony Steratore (Boger)

Replay: Jim Lapetina (Brad Allen)

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2...ff-rams-chiefs

Chiefs Pantalones · 11-20-2018, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackOp

If you flip just the officiating from those two games...KC is 11-0.

Can anyone remember a KC opponent getting brutalized by the officials like we witnessed in the first 7 minutes...in a national game? It was surreal...I was contemplating if I was imagining it and the game hadn't actually started yet.

Yep. They were trying to take away any momentum the Chiefs could muster up. The Chiefs offense is so good they almost beat the refs and the Rams. But there probably would’ve been a call in the end to prevent that. Yeah there’s no way the NFL was letting the Chiefs win tonight.

BlackOp · 11-20-2018, 01:44 AM

Goff TD run...something look strange here?

KChiefs1 · 11-20-2018, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackOp

Goff TD run...something look strange here?

Same play.
Look at the RT's leg. It moves early.

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Bump · 11-20-2018, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Same play.
Look at the RT's leg. It moves early.

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that play really makes one question the NFL's integrity.

Cosmos · 11-20-2018, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Same play.
Look at the RT's leg. It moves early.

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Saw it and called it out, live.

Bump · 11-20-2018, 01:57 AM

and coaches/players simply do not talk about the refs anymore, under any circumstance or there are harsh consequences, this is why. They don't want anybody talking about this.

KChiefs1 · 11-20-2018, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Cosmos

Saw it and called it out, live.

It was so BLANTANT in a game where they were calling every ticky tack penalty on the Chiefs.

Suspicious

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Chiefs4TheWin · 11-20-2018, 04:55 AM

Well we'll see either New England or Pittsburgh in the playoffs. The fight against calls will continue at a later date.

I can't believe they missed the false start AND the hold on that Goff run.. NFL should be ashamed on that one.

**007** · 11-20-2018, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefs4TheWin

Well we'll see either New England or Pittsburgh in the playoffs. The fight against calls will continue at a later date.

I can't believe they missed the false start AND the hold on that Goff run.. NFL should be ashamed on that one.

That Pitt - NE game is huge at this point. Pretty much a toss up. If pitt wins that, we get a slight break and the 1 seed is easier to hold on to. If NE wins it, we absolutely have to win out. Of course, NE might drop a shocker somewhere too. Who knows. That said, so could the Chiefs.

kcpasco · 11-20-2018, 05:05 AM

51 ****ing points. **** YOU Sutton you POS

ARROW2 · 11-20-2018, 05:21 AM

NFL can stick both of our losses up their ass

Scooter LaCanforno · 11-20-2018, 05:28 AM

Title of this thread should be changed to:

"All-star" Assassins Crew for Rams-Chiefs game"

MIAdragon · 11-20-2018, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Same play.
Look at the RT's leg. It moves early.

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He did that quite a few times last night all no calls

Bewbies · 11-20-2018, 05:54 AM

The amount of times those OT has their arms wrapped around Ford, Houston and Jones’ neck and no hold was called was absurd.

I was shocked they called a hold when the Chiefs sacked Goff. I thought for sure it was gonna be a personal foul for touching him.

**007** · 11-20-2018, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bewbies

The amount of times those OT has their arms wrapped around Ford, Houston and Jones’ neck and no hold was called was absurd.

I was shocked they called a hold when the Chiefs sacked Goff. I thought for sure it was gonna be a personal foul for touching him.

You were not alone in that thought. With the way they were calling things against the Chiefs, I had come to expect bullshit calls.

11-18-2018, 05:22 PM
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Eleazar's Avatar Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA	"All-star" officiating crew for Rams-Chiefs game NFL ups intensity with all-star officials for Rams-Chiefs game Kevin Seifert ESPN.com NFL Nation The NFL took the unusual step this week of assigning an "all-star" officiating crew to the most highly anticipated game of the season, adding to the playofflike frenzy for Monday night's matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams. Referee Clete Blakeman will work the game with only two members of his regular crew, umpire Ramon George and down judge Dana McKenzie. The other five officials -- including Jim Lapetina, who will handle replay -- were plucked from four other crews. The approach is similar to how the NFL assigns officials to playoff games, a process that is based on performance and seniority rather than crew. But it is rarely, if ever, employed before the postseason. Officials typically work on the same eight-person crews throughout the regular season to maximize continuity and familiarity among members. Individual crew members are occasionally juggled for health or scheduling reasons. But a series of actions this season have indicated the league is moving away from the consistent crew concept, in favor of a more aggressive administration of officiating. Earlier this season, the league bounced down judge Hugo Cruz among four crews before ultimately making him its first-ever official to be fired for performance during the season. NFL spokesman Michael Signora confirmed Sunday that "there is a rotation amongst the crews throughout the season." Signora did not provide details on the decision to overhaul Blakeman's crew for Monday night's game. An officiating source said Sunday that the five officials added to Monday night's crew are all highly respected and have performed well this season. The Chiefs-Rams game, originally scheduled to be played in Mexico City before it was relocated to Los Angeles, is a rare matchup. Since 1970, there have been only four other games pitting teams with one or fewer losses this late in the season. And according to the Elias Sports Bureau, this is the latest matchup ever between two teams averaging at least 33 points per game. The following is the full crew for Monday night's game, as listed on the official flip card published by the NFL, with the officials' permanent referee in parentheses: Referee: Clete Blakeman Umpire: Ramon George (Blakeman) Down judge: Dana McKenzie (Blakeman) Line judge: Rusty Baynes (John Hussey) Field judge: Dale Shaw (Jerome Boger) Side judge: Brad Freeman (Clay Martin) Back judge: Tony Steratore (Boger) Replay: Jim Lapetina (Brad Allen) http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2...ff-rams-chiefs
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Chiefs4TheWin Veteran Chiefs4TheWin's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA	Well we'll see either New England or Pittsburgh in the playoffs. The fight against calls will continue at a later date. I can't believe they missed the false start AND the hold on that Goff run.. NFL should be ashamed on that one.
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Bewbies Ith Fuhtbawl Time Bewbies's Avatar Join Date: Apr 2010	The amount of times those OT has their arms wrapped around Ford, Houston and Jones’ neck and no hold was called was absurd. I was shocked they called a hold when the Chiefs sacked Goff. I thought for sure it was gonna be a personal foul for touching him.
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