Conflict of Interest? Vikings-Cowboys divisional play-off game2010

[Sonofanump]

Originally Posted by jTheUmp

I doubt there's any kind of "must live so many miles from city X" rule.

I think this confirms your statement:

On November 23, 1986, Chicago native Markbreit worked as an NFL referee at Soldier Field for the first time when the Green Bay Packers visited to play the Chicago Bears. In the second quarter of the game, Bears quarterback Jim McMahon was intercepted, and as he watched the proceedings downfield, Packers defensive end Charles Martin picked up McMahon and slammed him shoulder-first into the AstroTurf. Martin remained hovered over McMahon on one knee, taunting him, until Bears' offensive tackle Jimbo Covert barreled full-speed into Martin. Markbreit ejected Martin from the game, despite strenuous protests from Packers coach Forrest Gregg. It was Markbreit's first ejection as an NFL official. When describing the penalty, Markbreit stated that Martin "stuffed" McMahon into the ground.

Martin was suspended for two games by NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle, the longest suspension for an on-field incident until Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was suspended five games by commissioner Roger Goodell for stomping on the face of Dallas Cowboys center Andre Gurode during an October 1, 2006 game [6]. During the game, Martin wore a "hit list" towel with the numbers of several Bears listed, including those of McMahon, running back Walter Payton, wide receiver Willie Gault, and center Jay Hilgenberg. The call was largely credited by the media and NFL executives in helping Markbreit land the assignment as the referee of Super Bowl XXI two months later.

[ljudge]

Originally Posted by cowboy fan

I thought I had heard a NFL official wasn't eligible for a city if he lived so many miles from that city or in that city. Anybody know for sure?

Know for "sure?" No. But, I know for a fact that Tom White (former NFL referee) lives in or near Washington Township, NJ. WT is about 20 minutes from Philadelphia and Tom worked several Eagles games in his career. And, I met Ed Camp who is from Northern New Jersey who has worked Eagles v. Giants games. So, I'm pretty confident you have you answer.

[PSU213]

Originally Posted by cowboy fan

I thought I had heard a NFL official wasn't eligible for a city if he lived so many miles from that city or in that city. Anybody know for sure?

In last years AFC Championship game (BAL/PIT), the BJ was Tony Steratore who lives in the Pittsburgh suburbs....

[Ed Hickland]

Originally Posted by happyrabbit

Walt Anderson is scheduled to lead the officiating crew for the Vikings-Cowboys divisional play-off game on Sunday, Jan. 17th. He grew up in Texas, played football at Sam Houston State and currently resides in Sugarland, outside of Houston. He is notorious for being hard on the home team, nothing you can do about that except play wise, but the fact that he is a Texan should be a conflict of interest.?

It's obvious you have no clue!

Do you honestly think Walt Anderson as he officiates a game with the Cowboys is thinking about where he grew up, went to school and now lives and that he ought to favor them?

Add to that you believe Walt ANderson or any official, especially, at that level believes he should go harder on the team in the dark jerseys.

Grab a Bud my friend.