Aug 08, 2012 · The NFL's first female official is welcoming her role as a sports pioneer. The NFL made it official Wednesday, confirming that Sarah Thomas has been named as its first permanent female official NFL makes Sarah Thomas first full-time female official Skip to main content. Louis Rams and. Eastin is a replacement line judge who will make her. Shannon Eastin has made NFL history after becoming the league's first female referee on Sunday. That was Shannon Eastin in 2012 when the NFL used replacement officials during a labor dispute. DETROIT (AP) - Shannon Eastin has made NFL history. On NFL Opening Day 2012, she mediated a pushing and shoving fight between the Detroit Lions and the St. Line judge Shannon Eastin, left, the first woman to be an official in a regular-season NFL football game, listens to St. She worked the Arizona Cardinals Red and White game and was named by the Los Angeles Times as one of the referees at an NFL training. Shannon Eastin is taking the field for a game between the Green Bay Packers and the San Diego Chargers. Sent a resume to the NFL a few weeks back hoping to get some work as a replacement referee during the preseason. The replacements have not even ref’d Division 1 college ball, these folks are incredibly under-qualified to ref at the NFL level. Whatever happened with the NFL refs -- has that been settled? The female scab ref has been told that her hat and whistle are going to the Hall of Fame. The NFL has its first full-time female game official. Technically, Shannon Eastin was the first women to officiate an NFL game, but she was a replacement official. Before taking her. Shannon Eastin made history Sunday as the first female to officiate an NFL regular-season game. SAN DIEGO — Two San Diego players sought her out for a handshake and a few words of encouragement. Shannon Eastin has become the first woman to officiate an NFL game. BALTIMORE (CBS Sports) - The NFL has hired its first female official, according to the Baltimore Sun's Aaron Wilson. Shannon Eastin: First Female NFL Referee is Just a PR Stunt. Louis Rams and the Detroit Lions, making her the first-ever woman to referee a NFL regular season game. The replacements have not even ref’d Division 1 college ball, these folks are incredibly under-qualified to ref at the NFL level. 2 replies 2 retweets 0 likes. Shannon Eastin will be the first female referree in the NFL when she suits up for the Packers vs. She served as a line judge in a game between the St. Louis Rams-Detroit Lions game, making her the first woman to be an official in a. She was a replacement red during the 2012 NFL referee lockout. Shannon Eastin, who worked as a replacement official during the 2012 NFL referee lockout was the first woman to officiate an NFL regular-season game. (Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE) Have you ever heard the shouts of "C'mon ref!" or "Ref, you suck!" during a football game? This season, we may be criticizing a whole new roster of officials and it's likely to get dirty. On Thursday night, Shannon Eastin will be the first woman to officiate an NFL game when she helps call the preseason opener between the San Diego Chargers and the Green Bay Packers. Shannon Eastin, who has refereed small-college and high school games, will officiate at a Green Bay Packers vs. Shannon Eastin made history Sunday as the first female to officiate an NFL regular-season game. When Shannon Eastin steps on the field during the Green Bay Packers versus the San Diego Chargers game, she will become the first woman to ref an NFL game. During the 2012 referee’s union strike in the NFL, Shannon Eastin became the first female official in an NFL regular season game. Louis Rams-Detroit Lions game, making her the first woman to be an official in a regular. In 2012, Larry Foote with the Pittsburgh Steelers commented on Eastin being the first women referee in the NFL saying it was good for the game to have female officials and citing a woman’s honesty and fairness being superior to men (Lage. Shannon Eastin worked regular-season NFL games in 2012 as a replacement official, making her the first woman to do so in any capacity. BALTIMORE (CBS Sports) - The NFL has hired its first female official, according to the Baltimore Sun's Aaron Wilson. In American football , an official is a person who has responsibility in enforcing the rules and maintaining the order of the game. She technically wouldn’t be the first female to officiate an NFL game; Shannon Eastin earned that distinction when she worked as a replacement ref early in the 2012 season. Louis Rams-Detroit Lions game, making her the first woman to be an official in a regular-season game. Shannon Eastin will be first woman to work NFL officiating crew For now, the NFL continues to lock out the full-time officials and will move forward with their replacements. O'Brien, Pete. Shannon Eastin…check her out Thursday evening Chargers vs Packers. Aug 10, 2012 · Referee Shannon Eastin makes NFL history at Chargers vs. The NFL's first female official is welcoming her role as a sports pioneer. Eastin broke the NFL's on-field gender barrier Thursday night, serving as the line judge for a seven-man crew working a preseason game between the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers. Shannon Eastin is the first woman to referee a National Football League game. Planet Innovation Design Culture Cities Innovation Design Culture Cities. Sarah Thomas (nee Bailey; born 1973) is an American football official from the United States, and is currently an official for the National Football League (NFL). Eastin is 1st woman to ref NFL. CHAUTAUQUA, N. The league has reportedly hired its first full-time on-field female game official, Sarah Thomas. By John Marshall The Associated Press. Tonight, Shannon Eastin will break a gender barrier: The line judge will become the first woman to officiate an NFL game. "She works hard. She worked games. Shannon Eastin will work Thursday's GB at SD game. Shannon Eastin used her left hand to tuck her pony tail under her cap after the national anthem and got ready for work. A report says Sarah Thomas will be hired as the NFL's first female full-time official In 2012, Shannon Eastin became the first woman ever to officiate a regular season game for the NFL. Eastin makes her NFL debut Thursday night as the line judge when the Green Bay Packers play at San Diego in the preseason opener for both teams. 2 replies 2 retweets 0 likes. DETROIT -- Shannon Eastin has made NFL history. 9, 2012 when the San Diego Chargers matched up against the Green Bay Packers, and for the regular season, she was honored with officiating the contest between the St. Shannon Eastin took the field Thursday night, she made history as the first woman to officiate an NFL game. Sarah Thomas never viewed herself as a pioneer even now that she is poised to break the gender barrier as the NFL's first permanent woman official. Yes, you read that right, a woman will be officiating at a football game for the first time in NFL history. Thomas will not be the first woman to serve as an official for an NFL game. Eastin, whose officiating experience is highlighted by her last four years in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference of the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division 1-AA), is getting this honor at the expense of another more experienced woman. The Lions host the Rams at Ford Field, and Eastin has been assigned to work the game. On Thursday night, Shannon Eastin will be the first woman to officiate an NFL. Meet the First Woman to Referee an NFL Game Shannon Eastin, the first woman to ever referee an NFL game, got her stripes last night. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Shannon Eastin takes the field for Thursday night's preseason game between Green Bay and San Diego. Shannon Eastin says she's excited and a bit nervous but not at all intimidated by the challenge of working a pro game. The NFL’s on-field gender barrier has officially been broken, as Shannon Eastin became the first female referee to officiate a game. Eastin is the. The lockout of regular NFL referees due to an ongoing labor dispute is giving one substitute a shot at making history. female referees - Find news stories, facts, pictures and video about female referees - Page 1 | Newser. A couple of weeks ago, the NFL hinted that the referee lockout could lead to opening opportunities for replacement referees. This summer, Jacobs sent a Facebook message to Shannon Eastin, who became the first female NFL referee in league history this season during the referee lockout, which ended Sept. I hope Shannon Eastin does a good job. Nine first-year officials were. Shannon Eastin will be the first female referree in the NFL when she suits up for the Packers vs. Eastin became the first female to referee an NFL game. Louis Rams and Detroit Lions on Sept. She seemed to do her job, which ended by helping to separate St. "It was generally positive," said Antunovic. So what do you think The NBA has female refs who BTW, I think to be terrific but the NFL SAN DIEGO (AP) — Shannon Eastin will become the first. Thomas and Shannon Eastin, who broke the gender barrier last season as a temporary official while union referees were locked out by owners, are among 35 officials in the NFL’s training pool. footballsfuture. As I observed in an earlier article , officials, coaches, players, journalists, and fans had mixed reactions to Eastin’s entrance. Line judge Shannon Eastin (L) and referee Donovan Briggans talk during a NFL pre-season football game between the San Diego Chargers and the Green Bay Packers in San Diego, California August 9, 2012. Shannon Eastin aka The NFL's first female referee Here at TODM headquarters we're not afraid to dive head-first into any 'hot' topic. Thomas has been on the league's radar for seven. Shannon Eastin is an active referee in the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference, and will be assigned to. Female prep football referee continues to earn her stripes Tovar’s goal is to reach the National Football League and follow in the steps of female pro football refs like Shannon Eastin and. That was Shannon Eastin in 2012 when the NFL used replacement officials during a labor dispute. Welcome to the gauntlet, Shannon Eastin. Thomas is also  the first woman to officiate on an NFL practice field,  but she will not be the first female NFL referee. 4, 2012, and provided by the Seattle Seahawks, NFL official Shannon Eastin works during the Seahawks NFL football training camp in Renton, Wash. Louis Rams and the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 9, 2012 in Detroit. While there is nothing illegal regarding such tournaments, her associating with the gambling community does give one pause. Sarah Thomas, 42, has spent nearly a decade working her way through the ranks in the NCAA. Eastin is a replacement line judge who will make. Eastin is listed as the line judge in the St. Eastin was the first woman to referee an NFL game. She worked the Arizona Cardinals Red and White game and was named by the Los Angeles Times as one of the referees at an NFL training. The NFL has hired its first female official, Sarah Thomas, in a ground-breaking move, according to the Baltimore Sun. Mighty asterisks hang over Shannon Eastin's claim as the NFL's first female official, but history was recorded Thursday night by the rookie line judge who worked the Green Bay Packers-San Diego. NFL Set to Debut First Female Referee. She was the first female ref to work an NCAA game back in 2007. 16, 2012, in Seattle. Shannon Eastin filled in as a line judge for the first three games of the 2012 NFL season when the league locked out its full-time referees during contract negotiations. O'Brien, Pete. Shannon Eastin served as the line judge for the San Diego Chargers' 21-13 preseason victory over the Green Bay Packers, making her the first female referee in the NFL's 97-year history. Football has long been a man's world, but there will be at least one woman on the field come fall. The NFL’s first female official is welcoming her role as a sports pioneer. Espn Ranks No Call Ref As Nfl S Best Referee Wwltv. She was hired as a replacement official in 2012 during the lockout of full-time referees which began in June. When the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers take the field in Southern California Thursday night for the pre-season match-up, Eastin will be on the field. She is among the replacement officials hired by the league while the regular officials are locked out. In a study of online stories and posts about the hiring of Shannon Eastin as an NFL official during the 2012 referee's union strike, Dunja Antunovic, a doctoral candidate in mass communications, said that the media mostly celebrated her NFL debut. Shannon Eastin was a line judge for the first three games of the 2012 seasons during an officials lockout. In a poll conducted by ESPN in 2008, Hochuli tied fellow referee Mike Carey for "best referee" votes (8 each) among NFL head coaches. Confirming a long-anticipated move, the NFL has hired its first female official on a full-time basis. has worked as a referee in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference — college football's second-highest level — and has 16 years of officiating experience. NFL To Use First-Ever Female Referee. Louis Rams and Detroit Lions, Eastin served as the first woman to officiate in a regular-season game. Michael Alan Sam, Jr. Louis Rams-Detroit Lions game, making her the first woman to be an official in a regular-season game. History is being made in the NFL, with a female officiating a pre-season football game. In 2012, Shannon Eastin, who was hired as a non-union official during the 2012 lockout by referees, was the first woman to officiate a regular season game in a contest between the St. Thomas, who will be a line judge, technically isn’t the first female NFL official after the league used Shannon Eastin as a replacement during the brief (and disastrous) lockout of the regular. Eastin broke the NFL's on-field gender. Shannon Eastin worked regular-season NFL games in 2012 as a replacement official, making her the first woman to do so in any capacity. Sarah Thomas will officially become the NFL's first full-time female official, the league announced on Wednesday. The 2012 season hasn't even started, but the NFL is already on track to create history. National News and Headlines From ABC News Radio. Louis Rams and Detroit Lions players after some shoving, pushing and shouting broke out. SAN DIEGO (AP) — Shannon Eastin will become the first female to officiate an NFL game when she works the Green Bay at San Diego preseason match Thursday night. Touchdown! Last night, 42-year-old Eastin presided over the game between the Green Bay Packers and the San Diego Chargers. Shannon Eastin to Become First Female NFL Referee By Eliza Murphy August 8, 2012 Courtesy of Seattle Seahawks Shannon Eastin is making history this week as the first woman to referee a National Football League game and she acknowledges that she is a bit of a pioneer. Shannon Eastin worked regular-season NFL games in 2012 as a replacement official, making her the first woman to do so in any capacity. — For the first time in league history, a female referee will officiate an NFL game Thursday night. Shannon Eastin will make history as the NFL's first female referee Thursday night but it's her participation in a World Series of Poker tournament that has people talking about her hours before. DETROIT (CBS/AP) — Shannon Eastin made NFL history. Shannon Eastin (born 1970) [1] is best known as the first female official of the National Football League (NFL). In a study of online stories and posts about the hiring of Shannon Eastin as an NFL official during the 2012 referee's union strike, Dunja Antunovic, a doctoral candidate in mass communications, said that the media mostly celebrated her NFL debut. She got her NFL shot as a replacement official, among a group taking the place of the regular refs, who are locked out. Chargers preseason game thursday night. The NFL’s first female official is welcoming her role as a sports pioneer. "She's a good ref," he added, "so it was a good choice. The NFL’s on-field gender barrier has officially been broken, as Shannon Eastin became the first female referee to officiate a game. DETROIT (AP) - Shannon Eastin has made NFL history. NFL Set to Debut First Female Referee. With the NFL and their regular referees locked in contract negotiations, the league is relying on replacement officials this pre-season. Shannon Eastin will make history at the Green Bay Packers vs. Shannon Eastin…check her out Thursday evening Chargers vs Packers. In case you’re anything like me and know nothing about football, you may not know about Shannon Eastin, who has just made sports history. The NFL's first female official is welcoming her role as a sports pioneer. With nearly 20. Eastin is listed as the line judge in Sunday's St. " Fisher, who became a member of NFL's competition committee in 2000 and its co-chair in 2001, said the clock operator is a league hire. Refereeing high school and college games is the way to work through the ranks. Call me naive but I had no idea that there were no female referees on the professional level. The announcement was made. Shannon Eastin joined an officiating crew for one game during a lockout last. She was hired as a replacement official in 2012 during the lockout of full-time referees which began in June. She also was a line judge. Tonight, Shannon Eastin will break a gender barrier: The line judge will become the first woman to officiate an NFL game. Shannon Eastin, a referee Today in things that we didn't know but which do not surprise us: No woman has ever officiated an NFL game. She officiated her first game on August 9 of 2012, a preseason match between the Green Bay Packers and the San Diego Chargers. O'Brien, Pete. Shannon Eastin made history Sunday as the first female to officiate an NFL regular-season game. Shannon Eastin, a referee for the Mid. If she gets scouted, Davis will join an elite handful of women making history as we speak—the first female to ref an NFL game was Shannon Eastin in 2012. Louis Rams-Detroit Lions game, making her the first woman to be an official in a regular-season game. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) SAN DIEGO (AP) — Shannon Eastin has become the first woman to officiate an NFL game. For the first time in NFL history, a female referee will officiate as a line judge. has worked as a referee in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference — college football's second-highest level — and has 16 years of officiating experience. Well this weekend because of the replacement ref situation in the NFL we saw the first female official to work an NFL game this weekend! Shannon Eastin was the part of the officiating crew for the game…. She also was a line judge, which makes many calls, including offsides and the placement of the ball following a play. Thomas was the first woman to officiate a major college football game, the first to officiate a bowl game, and the first to officiate in a Big Ten stadium. Replacement referees already oversaw the Hall of Fame game, which opened the NFL pre-season, on Sunday, but Eastin was not among them. Eastin is a replacement line judge who will make her NFL. Has 16 years experience officiating for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. She has the first permanent spot as a female referee but was not the first to be out on the field that was Shannon Eastin. In the year 2012, when a labour dispute resulted in a lockout of official referees, Shannon Eastin served as a replacement referee. On NFL Opening Day 2012, she mediated a pushing and shoving fight between the Detroit Lions and the St. Eastin broke the NFL's on-field gender barrier Thursday night, serving as the line judge for a seven-man crew working a preseason game between the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers. Shannon Eastin in now set to become the first woman to officiate an NFL game, the league confirmed on Monday, according to USA Today. On Thursday night, Shannon Eastin will be the first woman to officiate an NFL. Aug 9, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; NFL referee Shannon Eastin jogs to her position during the first quarter between the San Diego Chargers and Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium. Shannon Eastin has been hired as a replacement official for the NFL and her reputation has now been questioned after it was found out that she is involved in poker game play. The NFL’s first female official is welcoming her role as a sports pioneer. The NFL has reportedly hired its first female official in Sarah Thomas, according to reports on Friday. Louis Rams-Detroit Lions game, making her the first woman. Has 16 years experience officiating for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. She served as a line judge in a game between the St. "Shannon Eastin is used to being a pioneer, and she'll make history Thursday night when she becomes the first woman to serve as an official in an NFL game. AP Photo/Denis Poroy. While it may seem like a small step, it was good to see an opportunity like that be given to Eastin. The National Football League apparently has a zero tolerance policy as it relates to officials gambling. The story was about Shannon Eastin, the first female to referee an NFL game. Last year Shannon Eastin made history when she became the first woman to serve as a referee in an NFL game. She was a line judge in the St. Shannon Eastin made NFL history on Sunday when she stepped out onto the field as the line judge in the St. Shannon Eastin is the first female referee in NFL history breaking the league gender barrier. Shannon Eastin could be the woman. The story was about Shannon Eastin, the first female to referee an NFL game. While referee Sarah Thomas holds the record of being the NFL’s first full-time female official, Shannon Eastin holds the record of being the first female on-field official. DETROIT (AP) - Shannon Eastin has made NFL history. Last year Shannon Eastin made history when she became the first woman to serve as a referee in an NFL game. Shannon Eastin took the field as a replacement referee, as she gained this opportunity amid a labor dispute between the nfl and the referees’ union. "I would say probably most of the. NFL Makes It Official: Sarah Thomas Is First Woman To Be A Full-Time Ref | Kansas Public Radio. Shannon Eastin is set to make NFL history. Touchdown! Last night, 42-year-old Eastin presided over the game between the Green Bay Packers and the San Diego Chargers. Shannon Eastin says she's excited and a bit nervous but not at all intimidated by the challenge of working a pro game. On Wednesday the league announced the hiring of nine new game officials, including line judge Sarah Thomas — the first female to work as a full-fledged NFL official. She worked on one game between the. The NFL’s first female official is welcoming her role as a sports pioneer. Louis Rams and Detroit Lions, Eastin served as the first woman to officiate in a regular-season game. The only part that sucks is that male referees get paid very little, and she only. Eastin though will be the first woman to ever work as an on-field official for an NFL game. Shannon Eastin has become the NFL's first female referee to be in the starting lineup for regular-season games, the Los Angeles Times reported. In 2012, regular officials were in a lockout with the NFL, so replacement officials had to be hired. Shannon Eastin worked regular-season NFL games in 2012 as a replacement official, making her the first woman to do so in any capacity. Ruiz on Twitter. Shannon Eastin…check her out Thursday evening Chargers vs Packers. Sarah Thomas (nee Bailey; born 1973) is an American football official from the United States, and is currently an official for the National Football League (NFL). Line Judge Shannon Eastin Makes History In NFL SEPTEMBER 09: NFL official Shannon Eastin #27 looks on prior to the start of the season opener between the St. While it sounds like this is a done deal, the NFL hasn't confirmed it yet. 2 replies 2 retweets 0 likes. "Shannon Eastin is used to being a pioneer, and she'll make history Thursday night when she becomes the first woman to serve as an official in an NFL game. When Shannon Eastin steps on the field during the Green Bay Packers versus the San Diego Chargers game, she will become the first woman to ref an NFL game. Unfortunately, some might argue, this groundbreaking event comes while the NFL is caught up in yet another lockout, this time with officials. On Thursday night, Shannon Eastin will be the first woman to officiate an NFL game when she helps call the preseason opener between the San Diego Chargers and the Green Bay Packers. One female official has previously taken to the field in the NFL, when the league hired Shannon Eastin during an officiating lockout as the first female official. Shannon Eastin, who has refereed small-college and high school games, will officiate at a Green Bay Packers vs. So she joined her older brother at a football. 4, 2012, and provided by the Seattle Seahawks, NFL official Shannon Eastin works during the Seahawks NFL football training camp in Renton, Wash. Thomas will join the league as a line judge. Shannon Eastin worked as a line judge for regular season games in 2012 as a replacement official during a referee lockout,. Taking her position as the line judge in the game last night in san diego. He is best known for his noticeably athletic/muscular physique and for explaining on-field rulings in a manner that is comprehensive yet also clear and concise. Aug 06, 2012 · With Shannon Eastin set to break the gender barrier Thursday, as the first woman to officiate an NFL game, it's probably (sadly) inevitable that some football player will make a sexist remark. If she gets scouted, Davis will join an elite handful of women making history as we speak—the first female to ref an NFL game was Shannon Eastin in 2012. Shannon Eastin filled in as a line judge for three games during the 2012 lockout. Easily share your publications and get them in front of Issuu’s. Shannon Eastin became the first woman to officiate an NFL regular-season game in 2012, doing so as a replacement official during the lockout of full-time referees. Eastin was the first woman to referee an NFL game. Alvin Thomas- High School ref in the Central Florida. She also was a line judge. In 2012, Larry Foote with the Pittsburgh Steelers commented on Eastin being the first women referee in the NFL saying it was good for the game to have female officials and citing a woman’s honesty and fairness being superior to men (Lage. Yes, Shannon is a referee in the MEAC, but she was line judge here. Louis Rams and the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 9, 2012 in Detroit. Eastin's first game on the NFL turf was on Aug. Eastin is a referee in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, college football's second-highest level, and a 16-year veteran of officiating. Shannon Eastin, NFL referee. The story was about Shannon Eastin, the first female to referee an NFL game. While she'll be the first woman to work full-time as a referee in the NFL, she won't be the first woman to work on an NFL field, since Shannon Eastin worked a game as a replacement official during. For the first time in NFL history, a female referee will officiate as a line judge. In 2012, Shannon Eastin became the first woman ever to officiate a regular season game for the NFL. Referee Shannon Eastin is poised to break a long-time barrier in not only the NFL, but professional American sports, when she becomes the first female on-field official in either the NFL or the MLB, the two biggest pro leagues in the U. 2 replies 2 retweets 0 likes. 9, 2012 when the San Diego Chargers matched up against the Green Bay Packers, and for the regular season, she was honored with officiating the contest between the St. "I would say probably most of the. On Thursday night, Shannon Eastin will be the 1st woman to officiate an NFL game when she helps call the preseason opener between the San Diego Chargers & the Green Bay Packers. She served as a replacement official for a single game between the Detroit Lions and St. Shannon Eastin, among replacements hired during the officials' lockout, became the first female official in a preseason and regular-season NFL game last year. Shannon Eastin will become the first female official in NFL history Thursday night, when she serves as the line judge for the Green Bay Packers-San Diego Chargers preseason game. Conference USA official Sarah Thomas looks to be on her way toward becoming the first permanent female official in NFL. According to multiple sources, the NFL has hired Sarah Thomas as its first female official. Refereeing high school and college games is the way to work through the ranks. The NFL's first female official is welcoming her role as a sports pioneer. Thomas is also  the first woman to officiate on an NFL practice field,  but she will not be the first female NFL referee. Louis Rams-Detroit Lions game, making her the first woman to be an official in a regular-season. Shannon Eastin crossed a picket line and, after NFL vetting, was accepted as a referee. Shannon Eastin will be one of the referees. Retrieved August 6, 2012. A 42-year-old referee in the Mid-Eastern Athletic. Shannon Eastin will get the opportunity to do what no woman has done before, join the NFL officiating crew. The National Football League (NFL) regular season begins the weekend after Labor Day in early September and ends in December or early January. Thomas was the first woman to officiate a major college football game, the first to officiate a bowl game , and the first to officiate in a Big Ten stadium. Shannon Eastin (pictured above) is set to become the first woman to act as an NFL line judge at the Chargers-Packers game Thursday night, but the 'revelation' that she'd taken part in the. Shannon Eastin to Become First Female NFL Referee By Eliza Murphy August 8, 2012 Courtesy of Seattle Seahawks Shannon Eastin is making history this week as the first woman to referee a National Football League game and she acknowledges that she is a bit of a pioneer. 2 replies 2 retweets 0 likes. Eastin was the line judge in Sunday's St. She was a replacement official, making her the first woman to do so in any capacity. Shannon Eastin, a 42-year-old from Arizona and a replacement referee during the current lockout, was the first woman to officiate an NFL game. The NFL's first female official is welcoming her role as a sports pioneer. (Shannon Eastin was a. DETROIT (CBS/AP) — Shannon Eastin made NFL history. so cool MT @LATimesfarmer For 1st time, a woman will be on an NFL officiating crew. Shannon Eastin is an active referee in the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference, and will be assigned to. Eastin is a referee in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, college football's second-highest level, and a 16-year veteran of officiating. Shannon Eastin will be one of the referees. Touchdown! Last night, 42-year-old Eastin presided over the game between the Green Bay Packers and the San Diego Chargers. Shannon Eastin aka The NFL's first female referee Here at TODM headquarters we're not afraid to dive head-first into any 'hot' topic. Shannon Eastin became the first woman to officiate an NFL regular-season game in 2012, doing so as a replacement official during the lockout of full-time referees. Oct 29, 2012 · Start early. Beautiful House. While it sounds like this is a done deal, the NFL hasn't confirmed it yet. In 2012, regular officials were in a lockout with the NFL, so replacement officials had to be hired. She was a replacement official, making her the first woman to do so in any capacity. Shannon Eastin could be part of replacement referees, a group who will. The NFL later confirmed. Shannon was line judge, NOT ref. Shannon Eastin worked regular-season NFL games in 2012 as a replacement official, making her the first woman to do so in any capacity. Thomas followed in the footsteps of Shannon Eastin, the first part-time female official in the NFL, who was hired in 2012 during the lockout of full-time referees. While she'll be the first woman to work full-time as a referee in the NFL, she won't be the first woman to work on an NFL field, since Shannon Eastin worked a game as a replacement official during. Shannon Eastin has become the first woman to officiate an NFL game Thursday, serving as line judge working a preseason game between the Packers and Chargers. Eastin became the first woman to be an official in an NFL regular-season game, working as the line judge in the Rams-Lions matchup Sunday. The first female official to work regular-season NFL games was Shannon Eastin, who was a replacement ref for the first three games of the 2013 season. It consists of 256 games, where each team (32 total) plays 16 games during a 17-week period. Eastin is a replacement line judge who will make her. Louis game in Week 1. Ladies and Gentlemen I would love to introduce Shannon Eastin, the NFL's first female referee. Thomas was the first woman to officiate a major college football game, the first to officiate a bowl game, and the first to officiate in a Big Ten stadium. She will be the first full-time female referee. With the league's officials union locked in a collective. KPCC's A Martinez explains why it's taken so long for a female official to break. The NFL has hired its first female official, Sarah Thomas, in a ground-breaking move, according to the Baltimore Sun. With Shannon Eastin set to break the gender barrier Thursday, as the first woman to officiate an NFL game, it’s probably (sadly) inevitable that some football player will make a sexist remark. Eastin broke the NFL's on-field gender barrier Thursday night, serving as the line judge for a seven-man. Eastin was the line judge in Sunday’s St. She was hired as a replacement official during the lockout of. Thomas played softball and. Shannon Eastin made history Sunday as the first female to officiate an NFL regular-season game. If a woman can become prime minister of Great Britain, Israel and India, if a woman can become secretary of state, if a woman can serve in the military, if a woman can discover radium, if a black. Louis Rams-Detroit Lions game, making her the first woman to be an official in a regular-season game. Sarah Thomas will officially become the NFL's first full-time female official, the league announced on Wednesday. Shannon Eastin became the first woman to officiate an NFL regular-season game in 2012, doing so as a replacement official during the lockout of full-time referees. Nebraska native makes most of NFL officiating experience Shannon Eastin, the first female NFL official, was part of his crew. Touchdown! Last night, 42-year-old Eastin presided over the game between the Green Bay Packers and the San Diego Chargers. — Shannon Eastin could be the first of several female game officials in the league, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. Shannon Eastin is making history this week as the first woman to referee a National Football League game and she acknowledges that she is a bit of a pioneer. The central hub for sports on reddit. That distinction goes to Shannon Eastin, who worked as a. A couple of weeks ago, the NFL hinted that the referee lockout could lead to opening opportunities for replacement referees. Shannon Eastin officiates a NFL game in September 2012. But breaking that barrier wasn't why Thomas got in the game, she told espnW in. She also was a line judge, which makes many calls, including offsides and the placement of the ball following a play. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) SAN DIEGO (AP) — Shannon Eastin has become the first woman to officiate an NFL game. Thursday night's Green Bay vs. Shannon Eastin became the first woman to officiate an NFL game on Thursday, serving as a line judge in a preseason game between the San Diego Chargers and Green Bay Packers. That was Shannon Eastin in 2012 when the NFL used replacement officials during a labor dispute. 9, 2012 when the San Diego Chargers matched up against the Green Bay Packers, and for the regular season, she was honored with officiating the contest between the St.