USFL using NFL talent pool refs

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4th&long
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USFL using NFL talent pool refs

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So how is this different from the XFL? The USFL seems to have a deal similar with the NFL that the XFL has...

https://twitter.com/BenFischerSBJ/statu ... 1544018945

>>The new USFL announces rosters of 35 game officials (five teams of 7.) 32 of them are in the NFL’s talent development pipeline. NFL senior VP/officiating Walt Anderson said this:<<

https://twitter.com/BenFischerSBJ/statu ... 45/photo/1

>> @MikePereira
“Our association with the NFL Officiating Department serves the USFL by supplying officials who are ready to call games at the highest level, and benefits the NFL by providing professional game experience for those just a step away from working Sundays in the fall." <<

https://twitter.com/DarrynJames/status/ ... qxqd4pAAAA

https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/ ... 28969.html

>> “We are excited about the opportunity the USFL provides potential NFL officials in our development pipeline,” said NFL Senior Vice President of Officiating Walt Anderson. “Similar to what we had in NFL Europe for many years, our association with the USFL allows us to observe college officials in an environment that uses NFL-related rules and mechanics. This process is invaluable as we improve the development and promotion of professional football officiating.” Anderson and his staff of NFL officiating instructors will hold a clinic from April 6-8 in Birmingham for 2022 USFL officials." <<
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