2008 NFL Playoff Crews

[OverAndBack]

Do you think Carey could take Hochuli?

Ed's obviously stronger, but Carey might be quicker and more stealthy.

[JugglingReferee]

Ed can take Carey. No doubts.

[rulesmaven]

Last year, if I remember correctly, two of the top three Rs did not even have crews in the top 8, which is interesting.

Are the officials from the super bowl not permitted to be in the top 3 the next year, or just precluded from the super bowl? If the latter, I think Corrente might turn up on Sunday.

I have a feeling it's going to be Hochuli on Feb. 3. Just a hunch.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by rulesmaven

Last year, if I remember correctly, two of the top three Rs did not even have crews in the top 8, which is interesting.

Are the officials from the super bowl not permitted to be in the top 3 the next year, or just precluded from the super bowl? If the latter, I think Corrente might turn up on Sunday.

I have a feeling it's going to be Hochuli on Feb. 3. Just a hunch.

I've been an 85 fan for almost a decade now. A few years ago, before the newest bunch of excellent Referees have made their way up, I heard that "every year, it was Hochuli's to lose."

Personally, I think R 14 Ron Winter is long overdue for a high-profile playoff game. I've seen him in person and when seeing him on TV, I don't ever recall an issue with his game mgmt or call selection.

[rulesmaven]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

I've been an 85 fan for almost a decade now.

He's ok for . . . a lawyer.

Just seems fitting that the league's most visible ref should get the game in his hometown.

Not that the selection works that way. It just seems to fit is all.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by rulesmaven

He's ok for . . . a lawyer.

Just seems fitting that the league's most visible ref should get the game in his hometown.

Not that the selection works that way. It just seems to fit is all.

Kinda odd to use "fit" when talking about Hochuli.

[rulesmaven]

Interestingly, once again this year 2 of the 3 best Rs did not have one of the top 8 crews. Same with 2 of the top 3 Us.

[ace]

if you dont see 85 this weekend, I think you'll see him in the big game. If you don't see 94 it'll be him.