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The NFL made history by having the Vice President of officiating, Walt Anderson, appear on live television to defend a ruling by game officials during Monday Night Football. Anderson's explanation conflicted with the interpretation from ESPN rules analyst John Parry. The move was seen as an attempt to improve transparency and accountability in officiating, but it has raised questions about which calls the NFL will explain in the future.
The NFL opened Pandora's Box with having Walt Anderson on to counter ESPN's rules analyst. What calls will they and won't they explain now? ⏬ https://t.co/pvZXFP13Vc
NFL’s decision to put Walt Anderson on MNF to defend intentional grounding no-call raises questions https://t.co/nar0APdBFz https://t.co/wL3V3NZQSr
The relationship between fans and NFL officials has always been a contentious one. Monday Night Football just served as a reminder. https://t.co/0Sq4pCOLvF
Why did the NFL put V.P. of officiating Walt Anderson on last night's game broadcast to defend an opening-drive non-call of intentional grounding? We have the answers here: https://t.co/6yoC0rdcl8
NFL officiating has been quite an experience this season.
For the first time ever, the NFL put the V.P. of officiating on the air during a live game to defend a ruling by game officials. Walt Anderson's explanation conflicted with the interpretation from ESPN rules analyst John Parry. https://t.co/KxiIiOkny1
Very interesting to see NFL officiating SVP Walt Anderson appear on Monday Night Football to explain the no-call on that intentional grounding. Generally speaking, transparency and accountability are good.
If the NFL is trying to bolster the public’s belief in the officiating department, this Walt Anderson appearance ain’t it