Is Jerome Boger still an NFL referee?

Last Modified Sep 7, 2023 05:54 GMT
Is Jerome Boger still an NFL referee
Jerome Boger

Everyone knows that the best referees are those who can ensure that the game is played fairly and that all players are treated equally and when we think of such referees in the NFL the name Jerome Boger certainly does come to mind. Jerome Boger is a former American football official who worked in the National Football League (NFL) from 2004 to 2022.

He played quarterback at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia as a four-year starter and he graduated from the college in 1977. After graduating from college he realised that he did not have the skills that were required to play on professional levels but he loved football so much that he decided to get into officiating to stay close to the game. The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference saw his presence for 11 years, while the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference had him for five seasons, from 1996 to 2000. Boger has also served as a referee in Conference USA, Arena Football League, and NFL Europe.

Jerome Boger was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 1, 1955, As of now he is 68 years old and currently lives in Conyers, Georgia. He also worked as an underwriter for Allstate Insurance in Atlanta.

Jerome Boger's career as an NFL referee

After serving as a line judge from 2004 to 2006 he was promoted to referee in 2006 and served as a referee for a game between the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans during the 2006 season. Boger was the referee in a Monday Night game where the Chicago Bears defeated the Arizona Cardinals in one of the greatest comebacks in league history. Bogar was chosen to be the referee of Super XLVII which was held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans and it was between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers. This caused several other NFL officials to question the department’s grading process, claiming that Boger received eight downgrades during the 2012 season and all eight were reversed. He was criticised by some people for the calls he made during the game and some felt that he was too lenient on the Ravens. In Super Bowl XLV he was the alternate referee which was held in Arlington, Texas on Feb 6, 2011.

Jerome Boger Retired

Boger announced his retirement from the NFL on March 2, 2023, after 19 seasons. He was the longest-serving referee in NFL history and he officiated 230 regular season games, 28 playoff games, and 1 Super Bowl. After retiring from the NFL he is planning to stay involved in football because he loves the game so much and is interested in working as a rules analyst or a referee mentor.

FAQs

A. Jerome Boger played quarterback at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia as a four-year starter and graduated in 1977.

A. Jerome Boger makes around $250,000 to $300,000 a year.

A. Jerome Boger was born on July 1, 1955, As of now he is 68 years old.

A. Jerome Boger announced his retirement from the NFL on March 2, 2023, after 19 seasons.

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