Also looks like Don Willard will be working 2 Games at Referee tomorrow. First at 1pm in Indianapolis and then 8:20 in Cincinnati.
That sounds like history to me. Not sure that has ever happened. Referees have worked 2 games in a week especially during COVID, but not sure I’ve ever seen 2 games in a span of hours on the same day especially for a non-assigned Crew Chief/Referee.
Big day and opportunity for Don. 👍🏻
That sounds like history to me. Not sure that has ever happened. Referees have worked 2 games in a week especially during COVID, but not sure I’ve ever seen 2 games in a span of hours on the same day especially for a non-assigned Crew Chief/Referee.
Big day and opportunity for Don. 👍🏻
Due to the ongoing nationwide impact to air travel this weekend, the NFL has adjusted its officiating assignments for Week 10 games, reassigning officials to games within driving distance of their hometowns.View quoted post on X
The changes will necessitate that three back up referees – umpires Barry Anderson and Duane Heydt and side judge Don Willard – will work as referees in the following games:
Carolina-New Orleans – Duane Heydt
Jacksonville-Tennessee – Barry Anderson
Miami-Indianapolis and Pittsburgh-Cincinnati – Don Willard
Each of the league’s 17 officiating crews have a backup referee identified, and that individual trains throughout the year to work at the referee position should the need arise.
