The officiating crew for Super Bowl LVIII has been announced, with Bill Vinovich leading the team. Vinovich, in his 18th season and 15th as a referee, will be officiating his third Super Bowl.
However, the announcement received mixed reactions, particularly due to Vinovich’s involvement in the controversial 2018 NFC Championship Game. Vinovich has also been heavily linked to Patrick Mahomes in past games, which has some NFL fans truly concerned.
The scrutiny of referees has increased throughout the season, with fans closely monitoring officiating decisions, especially in light of betting interests. Despite the attention on referees, they are not intended to dictate the outcome of the game.
Patrick Mahomes is likely pleased with this year’s Super Bowl referee assignment
