Shawn Hochuli worked in the conference. Pac-12 Conference last season, alongside Field judge John Jenkins, head linesman Patrick Turner and Madden 23 ltds quicksell line judge Ed Walker. The fact that the greatest part of the new officials are from the Pac-12 is fascinating considering the conference's less-than-stellar reputation. In 2011 the Pac-12's officiating roster was revamped, and this last season, a Pac-12 team was the source of widely-publicized gaffes in non-conference bouts with Wisconsin as well as Arizona State, and Utah and BYU.

For fairness' sake, that exact same crew worked both games, and none of those officials are expected to make the transition to the Madden NFL 23 this year.

There's no word on whether Hochuli will be permitted to play games with his father as a side judge. Peter King raised the possibility to Madden NFL 23 vice president of officiating Dean Blandino two months ago however Blandino was adamant.

YAY Aaron RODGERS: Rodgers threw five touchdown passes during the Packers' victory at home on the Monday Night Football. In terms of statistical value, it was one of the most memorable games of his already storied career. He is a very good footballer.

BOO ALEX SMITH: Rodgers his counterpart was reluctant in throwing the ball down the field until late in the game. He seemed to be content despite an admittedly powerful Packers defense. In the end: Alex Smith was not good. Arrowhead Pride wondered why the Chiefs weren't able to play Chase Daniel in the second half. In some way, he was better than his terrible interception, however the concerns are valid. The game on Monday could have been quite different had the Chiefs' second half offense was present in the first.

I'm not certain it's the correct time. Phoenix, Scottsdale and the other areas of strip malls and six-lane roads are in another place, away from the quaint fitness trails and stucco-clad villas that lie within the complex at the Arizona Biltmore in which Madden NFL 23 owner general managers, coaches and other assorted football technocrats meet for their annual conference and golf outing.

The lure of the fairway has to be awaited. Owners and their employees have an array of tasks to consider. Certain of these items will shape how the game takes place and how it is being coached. The agenda also includes items more focused on keeping America's leading entertainment industry in the field profitable and Ltds quicksell Madden 23 over the kind of public scrutiny that it has faced in the past annual gathering.