1st & 25

The Football Zebras staff conducts a 25-minute roundtable discussion on NFL officiating. Fits right in your lunch break for appointment listening!

Episode 27: Sideline interference fouls should not be minimized

When officials get knocked down, a penalty must be enforced

11-18
26:00

Episode 26: Former players bring new perspectives as officials

Plus, regional mechanics in high school become evident in postseason

11-11
26:30

Episode 25: How do high school officials qualify for the postseason?

Plus, quick takes on missed false starts, intentional grounding, and an unfortunate 5th down

11-04
26:00

Episode 24: A plague of quick whistles and a suspended referee

Also, a tush-push fumble didn't happen, and the replay assist function raised some questions

10-28
26:01

Episode 23: Improving gameplay through talk-to moments

We also covered pass interference and end-of-game fouls

10-21
25:15

Episode 22: When the call is 'No more football tonight'

A failed trick play, a game suspended early, and when a huge mistake is made

10-14
25:01

Episode 21: No pass interference and undefeated no more

Also substitution tactics are getting scrutiny

10-07
25:59

Episode 20: Importance of clear sideline communication

Reviewing penalty options, celebrating too soon, and broadcasters who know the rules

09-30
26:00

Episode 19: Before the snap: Hurry-ups and hideouts

The crew discusses presnap mechanics for substitutions and ball spotting

09-23
26:30

Episode 18: Tush Push false starts and leverage fouls

A missed call escalates the discussion on banning the short-yardage play

09-16
26:02

Episode 17: An ejection 6 seconds into the season

In the season premiere, we look at a quick disqualification and knocking off the rust in that first game

09-10
26:00

Episode 16: Officiating is not a Super Bowl topic

In the season finale, we look at Super Bowl LIX, the 2024 season, and what's ahead in the 2025 offseason.

02-11
25:00

Episode 15: 'The referee can award a score if this continues'

We take a look at the possibility of a palpably unfair act in the NFL, the failed 4th & 1 in the AFC Championship Game, and the Super Bowl LIX crew.

01-31
01:39:10

Episode 14: Peach Bowl targeting and postseason football

Postseason football is underway as we look at the

01-31
01:52:16

Episode 13: When the clock hits 0:00

We have a conversation about postgame procedures and officiating safety at the local level

11-26
01:35:52

Episode 12: Field goal blocks and defensive slow walks

On the blocked field goal, was there a foul on the Packers or something afoul with the Bears?

11-19
26:01

Episode 11: Professionalism and integrity

Criticizing officials' calls is one thing, questioning their integrity is another

11-12
15:34

Episode 10: A new, sneaky offensive holding tactic

We discuss a range of topics from Week 9, including a new offensive holding technique that is getting attention from officials at all levels and an unusual replay review that allowed the ground to cause a fumble. Also, want to be a part of a local game? Volunteer for the chain crew.

11-05
20:18

Episode 9: A long ball and a facemask no-call

Dissecting the Commanders Hail Mary TD and the missed face mask call on the Rams

10-29
21:07

Episode 8: The optics of picking up a flag after fans protest

A closer look at the viral call in the Georgia-Texas game

10-22
01:13:47

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