1st & 25

On the latest episode of 1st & 25, we devote the entire discussion to the suspension of referee Adrian Hill and line judge Jeff Seeman. 0:00 Introduction 1:54 Jeff Seeman F-bomb 5:43 There’s an F in field 13:18 Adrian Hill suspension 17:27 Precedent of suspensions TAP HERE TO LISTEN ON YOUR PODCASTING APP

On the premiere episode of the third season of 1st & 25, Ben draws a taunting foul, but fortunately was not ejected from the podcast. 1:15 Retirement of Steve Shaw 3:10 Philosophical questions about the use of replay 5:05 False start on the QB for abrupt movement 7:43 Replay of the clock in Western Michigan-Michigan 17:23 Throwing motion and a passer’s intent TAP HERE TO LISTEN ON YOUR PODCASTING APP

On the season finale of the 1st & 25 podcast, we looked at how Shawn Smith and his all-star crew did in Super Bowl LX. We also discussed the effect of the dynamic kickoffs over the past 2 seasons, how digital measurements worked this year, a plea for an enforcement change on sideline interference, a changing a guard in the NFL officiating elite, and the number of ejections this season. To end the season, we have our all-star crew at the roundtable: Ben Austro, Mark Schultz, Cam Filipe, Chris Seubert, and Pat Weber have the discussion. TAP HERE TO LISTEN TO EPISODE 38 ON YOUR PODCASTING APP Mentioned in this episode The postseason assignments can be found here: Wild Card | Divisional | Conference Championships | Super Bowl LX A list of ejections is maintained by our partner site Quirky Research. What was said between coach Mike Vrabel and side judge Eugene Hall? We have Jomboy to thank for the breakdown. Mike Vrabel tells the referee to wake the fuck up after Stefon Diggs got punched in the helmet, a breakdown pic.twitter.com/b4kvv0OEUz— Jomboy (@Jomboy_) February 9, 2026 This play was a correct no-call by third-year field judge Jason Ledet. LX 4Q | No DPI pic.twitter.com/uLM19AJDbD— fzclips (@fzclips) February 9, 2026

On the Conference Championship edition of the 1st & 25 podcast, we took a look how the all-star crews faired in the title games, what went right, and what went wrong. We also discussed how there were a sizable number of officials that did not earn a playoff assignment, consistent with the numbers last postseason. This reflects a shift that vice president of officiating Ramon George has implemented under his tenure to have increased accountability for officials in earning these assignments. On the flip side, there were a few officials that earned triple assignments in the postseason. This week, it’s our all-star crew at the roundtable: Ben Austro, Mark Schultz, Cam Filipe, Chris Seubert, and Pat Weber have the discussion. TAP HERE TO LISTEN TO EPISODE 37 ON YOUR PODCASTING APP

On this episode of the 1st & 25 podcast, we took a look back at the Divisional Playoffs and the National Championship Game. The process of the catch was debated on social media this week, comparing the calls in two games. Are they identical plays? Also, judging by some of the overtime pass interference calls, did the officials insert themselves into the game? We addressed both topics. And, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, as we reviewed the all-star crews assigned to the Conference Championships and the Super Bowl. We also had some quick takes on officiating a game with a banged-up playoff team, how the bowl games showed possible differences in officiating philosophies, a rare occurrence for line judge Rusty Baynes and side judge Allen Baynes, and the opinion post at Awful Announcing that the rules analyst position should be retired. This week, it’s a full crew: Ben Austro, Mark Schultz, Cam Filipe, Chris Seubert, and Pat Weber have the discussion. TAP HERE TO LISTEN TO EPISODE 36 ON YOUR PODCASTING APP