Ed Hochuli working the playoffs: Miami vs Baltimore

[bisonlj]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

The #1 rated crew in the NFL.

As Rich said, it was one call in one game. Every official in the league has missed a call this year. In fact, they've all missed more than one.

I doubt very seriously the NFL cares about any uproar.

How do you know they were the #1 rated crew? I don't question it, just curious about your source. I agree it was just one play and did not make or break anyone's season (teams or officials).

[Rich]

Originally Posted by bisonlj

How do you know they were the #1 rated crew? I don't question it, just curious about your source. I agree it was just one play and did not make or break anyone's season (teams or officials).

The CBS announcer said that, although I wonder if he had any actual knowledge.

[aschramm]

Yep, I believe i heard Phil Simms say that too. Whether or not it's completely accurate, I don't know, but I'm sure Hochuli and his crew rated pretty high to be able to get a playoff game.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by aschramm

Yep, I believe i heard Phil Simms say that too. Whether or not it's completely accurate, I don't know, but I'm sure Hochuli and his crew rated pretty high to be able to get a playoff game.

I wonder if Hochuli's shot at getting the Super Bowl this season hinges on SD not getting there...

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I wonder if Hochuli's shot at getting the Super Bowl this season hinges on SD not getting there...

I can't imagine this being the case.

[MJT]

I would bet that the Pereira made it know to the announcers that they were the #1 crew cuz you know it was going to be talked about. One call, one game, great rest of the year obviously!!!

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by MJT

I would bet that the Pereira made it know to the announcers that they were the #1 crew cuz you know it was going to be talked about. One call, one game, great rest of the year obviously!!!

I recall in previous years that whoever the #1 rated crew was mentioned. I don't see it as being something new this year.

[Texas Aggie]

Are they working as crews in the playoffs -- if so, all rounds or just early ones? What about rookies on their crews?

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

Are they working as crews in the playoffs -- if so, all rounds or just early ones? What about rookies on their crews?

Ed's LJ #47 Pedroia (a rookie) is not on the game. The LJ is #10, from another crew.

[OverAndBack]

Crews thus far:

ATL/AZ: Parry (R), C Paganelli (U), Bowers* (HL), Marinucci* (LJ), Coleman (SJ), Wrolstad* (FL), P Paganelli* (BJ)
IND/SD: Winter (R), Dawson (U), Mello* (HL), Stephan* (LJ), Hill* (SJ), Carroll* (FJ), Reels* (BJ)

*Were on this referee's crew this season

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

Are they working as crews in the playoffs -- if so, all rounds or just early ones? What about rookies on their crews?

Rookies don't work playoffs. I forget how many years they have to work before they're eligible. There used to be a good site ofr this type of info, including who worked every game.