A look at the Wild Card Playoffs and the Quarterfinal and Semifinal bowl games

3-time Super Bowl referee Bernie Kukar is our guest this week

The Sugar Bowl had the longest second in sports in recent memory

As the NFL season wraps up, we take a look at how playoff assignments take shape

Taking a closer look at what is "clear and obvious"

Plus, packing up after the season is done and another Hall of Fame snub

Plus, reining in a game that gets out in front of the crew

On this episode of the 1st & 25 podcast, we get ready for Thanksgiving by talking about high school rivalries that play on Thanksgiving morning that don’t count in the standings, but are must-win games. Our own Pat Weber shared his experience as the referee for the Chicago’s storied Prep Bowl, and who he worked that game with and an officiating legend who shares his unique legacy. We also took a look at how referee Phil Luckett has been maligned for decades for a seemingly botched coin toss on Thanksgiving. As we have said for many years, Phil Luckett was right, even […]

When officials get knocked down, a penalty must be enforced

Plus, regional mechanics in high school become evident in postseason