A week in the life of an officiating crew

Zebras are generally despised (and sometimes rightfully so, as the continuous blunders of such referees like Triplette can attest) by the vast majority of fans in almost every sport, however I think that their job is not an easy one and requires great attention to details.

Last week the MMQB website (the one created by Peter King) went behind the scenes with NFL referee Gene Steratore (one of the best, IMHO) and his crew for an unprecedented look at the pressures and responsibilities of the third team on the field on NFL Sundays.

Well, I've diligently read the entire three-part special and I have to say that I was really impressed about the preparation and the scrutiny that goes on with being a ref (for example, they actually watch more game tape than maybe 80/90% of the above mentioned fans!). So I honestly suggest everyone else to read it, too...and then let's just discuss about the "judges". Enjoy:

Game 150: A Week in the Life of an Officiating Crew

Game 150: The Crew

Game 150: The Test