
Episode 38: Super Bowl LX and the all-star crew
A look at some stories from the 2025 season and how Shawn Smith's crew handled the big game

Hosted by Football Zebras · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 25 episodes
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A look at some stories from the 2025 season and how Shawn Smith's crew handled the big game


Can one be a catch and the other an interception?

A look at the Wild Card Playoffs and the Quarterfinal and Semifinal bowl games

3-time Super Bowl referee Bernie Kukar is our guest this week

The Sugar Bowl had the longest second in sports in recent memory

As the NFL season wraps up, we take a look at how playoff assignments take shape

Taking a closer look at what is "clear and obvious"

Plus, packing up after the season is done and another Hall of Fame snub

Plus, reining in a game that gets out in front of the crew

On this episode of the 1st & 25 podcast, we get ready for Thanksgiving by talking about high school rivalries that play on Thanksgiving morning that don’t count in the standings, but are must-win games. Our own Pat Weber

When officials get knocked down, a penalty must be enforced

Plus, regional mechanics in high school become evident in postseason

Plus, quick takes on missed false starts, intentional grounding, and an unfortunate 5th down

Also, a tush-push fumble didn't happen, and the replay assist function raised some questions

We also covered pass interference and end-of-game fouls

A failed trick play, a game suspended early, and when a huge mistake is made

Also substitution tactics are getting scrutiny

Reviewing penalty options, celebrating too soon, and broadcasters who know the rules

The crew discusses presnap mechanics for substitutions and ball spotting
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