Who is the most famous NFL referee?
Hochuli
Hochuli is probably the NFL’s most popular referee, in terms of name recognition, among both hardcore and casual football fans. He is best known for his long dissertation-like explanations when announcing penalties and other calls. He even once was mentioned on talk show host David Letterman’s Top Ten List.
How much does a Super Bowl Ref make?
Getting the opportunity to officiate the Super Bowl is a high honor. But it also comes with a nice pay day as well. While the exact number is not known, the most commonly reported number as of 2019 was between $40,000-$50,000.
Who is the oldest ref in the NFL?
Walt Coleman III
Walt Coleman
| Walt Coleman III | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 16, 1952 Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | NFL official (1989–2018) |
How many NFL referee crews are there?
17 NFL officiating crews
There are 17 NFL officiating crews with eyes on the same players playing the same games in the same stadiums for the same 18 weeks every season.
Who are the new referees in the NFL this season?
Three officials – Adrian Hill, Scott Novak and Brad Rogers – have been promoted to referee for the upcoming season. All three were referees at the highest level of college football prior to entering the NFL, and all have been part of the NFL’s Referee Training Program from their first season in the league.
Are there any father son referees in the NFL?
All three were referees at the highest level of college football prior to entering the NFL, and all have been part of the NFL’s Referee Training Program from their first season in the league. Freeman and his son, back judge Brad Freeman, represent the lone set of father-son officials active in the NFL.
Who are the new officials for the 2019 NFL season?
The NFL roster of game officials for the 2019 season will include six individuals in their first NFL season, two of whom are former NFL players. Field judge Nate Jones joins the NFL officiating staff from the Pac-12, following an eight-year career as a defensive back with Dallas, Miami, Denver and New England.
How many new referees are on the PGA Tour this season?
There are no new referees this season, breaking a string of at least one referee promotion in each of the previous 3 seasons, with 7 promotions in total. The hiring of only one new official is the fewest number of new hires since the 2013 season, when then-back judge Dale Shaw was the only rookie official hired that season.