Mike Pereira
Former NFL VP of Officiating
Mike Pereira was the NFL's Vice President of Officiating from 2004-09, having spent the five seasons previous to that as the league's Director of Officiating. He also served as an NFL game official when he acted as side judge for two seasons (1997-98).
LATEST FROM Mike Pereira
-
There CAN be too much analysisFrame-by-frame analysis can spoil spirit of replay rule ... but didn't in Pac-12 thriller.
-
NFL referees can defy laws of timeFind out how officials have the ability to make time stand still.
-
Bangin' my head over helmet hitsOur rules expert has a major beef with helmet-to-helmet calls.
-
Don't fear Dec. 21 — I will save youFear not, Santa . . . our guy may have just saved Christmas - and the world.
-
Strange rule leads to bizarre callArcane rule leads to bizarre call against Lions.
-
Coaches struggle with challenge flagChallenge flag remains a tough call for head coaches.
-
Pereira: Replay ref costs OregonBut instant replay has gone too far, changing landscape of title picture.
-
One strange day in the Bay AreaStrange call plays big role in eventual tie game.
-
Breaking down NCAA's big callsMaking the right call on sideline receptions is a tricky gig.
-
Three important calls from NFL Week 9Referee swearing on live television obviously won't make the league happy.
-
Where did that whistle come from?Erroneous referee whistle should have negated Williams' TD.
-
How we can help NCAA refs see it allSometimes refs can't see everything. Here's how to help them.
-
Replay plays major role in DallasThink the officials, replay blew the Dez Bryant call? Listen up.
-
Refs should have stuck by their callsTwice on Saturday, refs reversed calls - wrongly. What should be their guides?
-
Officials hold their ground in TampaOfficials make right decision with illegal touching penalty in Tampa Bay.
-
Pereira: NCAA beats NFL on PI ruleHey, NFL: College football's got you beat big-time on one critical rule.