Mike Pereira just as confused by referee Clete Blakeman as the rest of us: ‘I’m not sure what he said there’
Blakeman also screwed up the coin toss to figure out possession in overtime.
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Fox rules analyst Mike Pereira: USC’s number-switch fake punt should have been called back
"Huard was lined up as the punter, so therefore that’s actually a 15-yard penalty because both he and Johnson lined up as the punter (in the game)."
Fox’s Mike Pereira disagreed with Ohio State targeting call reversal: ‘This is why they put the rule in’
"I certainly like it as a targeting."
Fox NFL rules analyst Mike Pereira hints at likely retirement plans
“I don’t want to outlive my effectiveness."
NFL on Fox rules analyst Mike Pereira not in favor of tush push ban
"Because you can't stop it, let's get rid of it? I don't like it. I like the play and I hope it stays."
Fox’s Mike Pereira catches multiple no-calls on Eagles’ Tush Push plays
The NFL on Fox broadcast was all over the Tush Push in Philadelphia this week.
Tom Brady mocks his own relationship with NFL referees
"Normally I would be yelling at the referee, I was pretty much known for that."
Fox’s Super Bowl LIX presentation was like an empty Bourbon Street
Tom Brady, Mike Pereira disagree with offensive PI call early in Super Bowl
"In these games, you let the players play. It should be decided on the field. I don't like that call to start the game."
Fox’s Mark Sanchez shouts out CBS rules analyst Gene Steratore
"Where is Gene Steratore when you need him?"
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Panthers field goal came after several minutes of weird delays
It took a long time for this kick to officially happen.
Mike Pereira reveals another infuriating reality of NFL replay review during Vikings-Bears clash
Great work by Pereira, less so by the NFL.
Mike Pereira: Officials missed call after Ryan Day’s outburst
"He catches a break here. You can't be out on the field here and do this."
Kevin Burkhardt and Mike Pereira discuss intentional grounding non-call: ‘Cowboys get lucky there, right, Mike?’
"I think that is right. You don't have an ineligible player take you off that."
Mike Pereira returns to Fox after missing 2023 NFL season
"I’m going back to work tomorrow doing two UFL games on Fox starting at 1pm Eastern. I’ve made it and will be back this fall doing college and NFL games."
Joe Buck says Fox didn’t like the way he used Mike Pereira
"I guess because it’s making him take a stand on a call that’s made by an official that’s employed by the NFL."
Dean Blandino feels NFL ‘not interested’ in XFL-level transparency
"I don't think the league under the current setup would want to broadcast everything. I just feel like it's not something they're interested in."
Mike Pereira says Aaron Rodgers ‘has a point’ about NFL referee situation
"I think that position is so important that if you get the right one you should do everything to not let them get away."
NFL audiences got very uncomfortable after Mike Pereira forgot he was on camera
Let us never speak of this again.
Ian Eagle looks back at the ‘Phil Dawson Rule’: ‘One of the most bizarre endings I’ve ever called.’
"This was not an option, this was never something that even entered your thought process as a play-by-play announcer."
Fox almost had Mike Pereira work as MLB rules expert, but the league said no
Fox also approached former umpires, but ultimately never added anyone.
Fox’s Mike Pereira punts instead of providing analysis on controversial no-call in Vikings-Saints playoff game
"Mike, I'm gonna defer to you."
Fox’s Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Mike Pereira blasted “killer mistake” by officials that wiped out a Saints’ TD
"Just a killer mistake that hurt the Saints so badly. When it's that close, you have to lead the fumble. You can always come back and kill it with incomplete. But even though they give the ball to the Saints here, and it gives them the ball, it doesn't correct the mistake that really should have resulted in a touchdown."