Brad Freeman is the Back Judge in the Super Bowl today.

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Maybe he knows already who is going to win?**

 

[The Cooterpoot]

Chic from Brandon is on the crew too I think

 

[theoriginalSALTYdog]

The apple don't fall from the tree. Brad's Dad (Steve, former MSU football great) was a referee for many years in the NFL.

 

[DAWGSANDSAINTS]

Who are all the black jacket guys standing on the sideline and running out during timeouts keeping the peace?
Never seen that before

 

[FlotownDawg]

Who are all the black jacket guys standing on the sideline and running out during timeouts keeping the peace?
Never seen that before

I think those are alternate officials. There is usually one on each sideline during a game. I think they’re there to help control the bench area and take over for a field official in case of an injury. They may have extra officials for the Super Bowl.