Al Riveron
Beginning with the 2008 NFL season, Riveron was promoted to referee (crew chief) following the retirements of Gerald Austinand Larry Nemmers; before that, he was a side judge from 2004 (his first year of NFL officiating) to 2007. Riveron is the first referee of Hispanic origin in NFL history.
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My comment is…why is it that most of the NFL referees RARELY make a “holding” call against the Baltimore Ravens OPPONENT? Last week it was crystal clear that Derrick Mason’s jersey was being pulled and the flag was not thrown. Ray Lewis was then called on a lame “interference” call. The opponents of the Ravens are RARELY held accountable for their infractions. Today was no different…two holding calls were missed when Derrick Mason and Ed Reed were held. FYI, even the announcers on CBS are making comments about the refs MISSING calls that are in favor of the Ravens. It is becoming extremely obvious that the Ravens have an uphill battle when they step on the field…it’s not the other team, it’s the refs. You’re being called on it by the CBS announcers and should be held accountable! There is little pleasure watching the game, when clearly there is favoritism being shown!
Peggy Cermak
Baltimore Ravens fan
I just wanna know why Al Riveron has a job. He was mediocre at best as a line judge. Did you just give him the advancement cause he’s a minority and it looks good for the league? If so, please use your brains next time cause he’s really screwing up calls. He’d be kicked out’a high school officiating.
Riveron is quietly turning into one of the best in the league. There may be a super bowl assignment in his future. Al has done a terrific job.
I completely agree about Al Riveron. He is one of the top officials in the league. The NFL made a great decision to promote him. He does an outstanding job.
I sure hope that Alberto gets a playoff game this year. He and his crew are one of the best in the nfl. keep up the good work Al!
Your all idiots. Riveron has been the subject of two apologies from the NFL office on calls he made that were wrong. Just watch Periera on his NFL spotlight each week. He got into the league because his former boss, (C-USA) Supervisor Gerald Austin promised him that he would become a referee when he (Austin) retired. His crew is weak and he is a 4 (of 10) at best. McCauley and Steratore are the best in the league.
Mike and Mickey,
Why are you allowing Howard to call names? That is very rude.
Oh and more…. His replay official is Bobby McGrath. Riveron worked with him in college. I live in Florida and a good friend of mine is an NFL official who told me that a lot of veteran officials don’t like Riveron and candidly want him out. Further, several coaches in the league have e-mailed the office requesting that he not work any of their conference or division games. A lot of hype was made when he started reffing last year. But now the attention will be on this woman official that works, coincidently, in C-USA. She will be in the league soon. Most likely within three years. Riveron needs to go back to working field judge or possibly back to college. He just is not making it as a referee. Pushing 50 years of age, I don’t think that will change with a lot of much younger and talented referee’s in college that will get a chance like Steve Shaw of the SEC or Scott Novak of the Big XII.
Howard, Do you have proof that veteran refs dislike Riveron? If so, why? He does a very good job and will get a playoff assignment next season.
Riveron is well respected around the NFL. He is quickly becoming one of the top officials in the game and will likely call a Super Bowl in the next decade. His crew had a very good year.
Nice name. Obviously Mr. Riveron responds to these posts. No post season Mr. R.? Not even as a standby official? Carl Cheefers and you both became referees the same year and he got a post season game. Ratings and a new supervisor will tell the toll on all of you. You are thee because the NFL thought a latin referee was cool. It does not matter if you are from Mars. You did not cut it in 2009. I do hope you improve in 2010. But if not, better start looking at C-USA cause there may not be a 2011 if te players are locked out.