NFL Referee gets crowd’s attention before making a call

[@adamzangara]

I love how the crowd responds.

[@fredth3cat]

sounded like something was about to be announced - you can hear "and the winner is..." and then the ref cuts it off with the HEY HEY HEY 😂

[@uvutv-ol8qk]

To be fair, in HS, I was in the marching band and to get our attention, our band director would yell hey at us and we responded with the same energy.

[@roger3958]

I wonder if they were just responding to the ref's signal/call.

[@Anonymous-lq2bs]

Ref is a predator like Bill Cosby. He used a fat Albert saying “hey, hey, hey

[@MrMuaythai84]

we cant have his ghetto azz referring the game this is so unprofessional

[@ddebenedictis]

He is talking to America

[@thelastjohnwayne]

Here...

[@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303]

Specifically, North, specifically, one country in North America.

[@kayden2119]

I love it when people get annoyed about this its so funny lmao@@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303

[@biggyfishy130]

@@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@christopherestes6760]

"AAAmerica's Game..."

[@BaldwinVoice]

I love how the crowd responded with “HEY HEY HEY HEY HEY!”

[@hisandherscoaching]

what what what?!!!

[@bethsattler169]

@@hisandherscoaching was waiting for someone to respond with this

[@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303]

It was more like "Heeyyyyyyyyyy...."*sound dies down*

[@minnesotarailfan11]

@@bethsattler169why? Why? Why?

[@CynthiaDion-nh4zw]

Ya hahaha refs show

[@Cline3911]

I was at this game. I was one of thousands who answered back and then laughed my ass off.

[@Anonymous-lq2bs]

I call BS

[@Cline3911]

@@Anonymous-lq2bs You can. Then I would post the video I took of the play from my seats in the endzone.

[@Cline3911]

The video of this play is now live.

[@GreenTeaTheTea]

lmao i love that powermove you just ran on him@@Cline3911

[@Cline3911]

@@GreenTeaTheTea Perhaps. I have no problem proving my claims when I have the availability. I can understand whilst someone would call BS on some things. Not necessarily on a football game however. But then again, I'm not much on lying on internet message boards to get kudos or sympathy or the like. KC just went up 7-0 over the Eagles on MNF.

[@drummer3249]

I’ve noticed that Refs are giving themselves more freedom to talk on a hot mic this year than before. “I’m talking to America son”

[@eatingyoshi4403]

this was from almost 2 years ago now. January 2nd 2022

[@gs1100ed]

Perhaps he was just checking to see if his mic was turned on and working?

[@Mrfallouthero]

Also that's not what he said at all. After a player was trying to argue with him, ref said "Excuse me, I'm talking to America." I can't be mad at you though because like you, the majority of the population remembers things the way they want to instead what really was.

[@ryanwilliams9996]

We need more refs like this..👍😭

[@jeffstewart724]

He was talking to the chippy players.

[@crispycream6385]

Definitely not. He wasn’t even doing what you think he was doing

[@DurkMcGerk]

@@crispycream6385 park it

[@MrMuaythai84]

no keep the ghetto shit out of the game we got enough ghetto crap in the nfl makes it unwatchable

[@steelionx9255]

And just when will everyone get tired of this trend? Just a year before the playoffs?

[@gerardoramirez9450]

He doesn't want anyone asking what he just said later 🤣🤣

[@kai.05]

I think he was addressing the person who you could hear cursing over his mic, and it just turned into an amazing moment

[@absolutelysobeast]

yep, you nailed it. thats exactly what i was thinking

[@EchosTackyTiki]

What was said though? I don't really hear any swearing. What I thought I heard was "first down winner".

[@kai.05]

@@EchosTackyTiki it does sound like that, also very close to "g**damn winner". I'm guessing the latter is what the ref heard

[@soldiercoop]

Sounded like - He pulled me down with him

[@user-bj5qi1hh7t]

"Not a darn winner"@@EchosTackyTiki

[@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303]

This guy deserves an award for being unique. There is fun to be had in the regulation side of things. I am still waiting for that "Ladies and gents....pass interference on the....

[@cptjpk]

Wes McCauley from the NHL has a bit of flair.

[@kevinmc4500]

I’m offended by your assumption they’re ladies and gents! 🤣

[@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303]

@@kevinmc4500 Well, you know, we need some lawsuit action going on. Another normal day in the U.S.A.

[@sorellman]

We are all unique. He just happened to remember that.

[@lumberjack297]

I like conformity ... NOT "unique"

[@notdonaldst]

Must have watched “Fat Albert” as a kid.

[@maxrice6990]

I love the way it echos 😂

[@Not_Vladimir_Putin]

Hey, Hey, Hey,..... He really nailed that Fat Albert impression.

[@guitarman394]

He might have been a teacher in a previous life

[@EchosTackyTiki]

Most NFL refs don't only ref NFL football, it's entirely possible he's also a teacher. I mean Ed Hochuli was a lawyer, Gene Steratore reffed NBA basketball and commentated as well.

[@JermaineMorgan]

The crowd lol 😂

[@sweeptheleg.]

You know he was thinking Hey..hey..hey..quiet down!! I'll bet he teaches high school in his other job. 😂🤣

[@ecashman]

wouldn't surprise me, my 7th and 8th grade math teacher was a ref in the NFL. An umpire if I recall correctly.

[@Timmyval123]

Really hit em with the "one two three eyes on me"

[@CBeard849]

I've always said that Refs should be able to show a sense of humor once in awhile.

[@alfonsecoppola5938]

all of a sudden the refs are the stars,19 penalties last night

[@tommytomtom5531]

John Hochuli is picking up where his father Ed left off. Hogging the mic and talking on and on. He might be on Dancing with the Stars ? lol

[@will0499]

This ref understood the assignment

[@ppmguire]

I don't think anything will beat "he was givin him the business".

[@tarico4436]

That was a good one. And not that color/race has anything to do with anything, but he was a hefty black ref. He wore black and white stripes, k?! There's no other way to identify him, k?!

[@isaidpianissimo2475]

@@tarico4436 That's wacist. Just tryin to hide your wacism.

[@PrettiMiki]

Of all the football games I’ve ever watched…he is the only ref I consistently recognize. I feel like he’s our NFL uncle or something. He loves his job, and appears to be one of a few non ‘bought and paid for’ refs left.

[@christopherestes6760]

what about Ed Hochuli???? the muscular lawyer ref!

[@CynthiaDion-nh4zw]

I like that ref what his name

[@user-db6pt7vr3l]

They all look alike to me.

[@jonahmays]

@@user-db6pt7vr3l…

[@musicboistudios9575]

Amazing, simply spectacular, truly an icon living

[@stevenstaneslow]

lol

[@williamhoude4165]

Hey, Hey,Hey, that ain’t no way to play!

[@stephenray4023]

This is the archetype of "Dad"

[@Wangmhon2023]

He knew it too. He wanted to laugh so hard too

[@ForgedInSteelers777]

Ref: Hey, hey, hey. Me: Its Fat Albert

[@oubrioko]

_...and I'm gonna sing a song for youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu_

[@Bloodb925]

Chillest ref ever

[@jim021]

"Hey settle down everybody! I know i saw it too, now chill out and ill make the call!"

[@smujer1]

Finally, a ref I like.

[@oubrioko]

This was funny, but that ref is an ass

[@y2gayishere815]

Damn, best ref ever. Respect!

[@brianomen5217]

Now that's how you ref

[@kmwsavaki]

Best referee ever.

[@BOHICAvsFUBAR]

Unique mic check. I'm for it.

[@jimo3173]

It was like: Shut up, I'm talking now! LOL.

[@rodneysammons5544]

@ 0:12 Flashback from home this morning, dog trying to get donut off table.

[@thegodofpez]

When the ref scores more than the teams playing.

[@govholocaustal4432]

Fat albert is the best NFL ref

[@SuPaRn0oB]

Was scrolling the comments for this lmao

[@markross8861]

His 5 second's of fame.

[@navyguyinva]

At least he wasn't giving him the business.

[@gramnet]

I saw that call to. So hilarious.😆

[@TushPoint0]

15 yards for givin' him the business

[@tommytomtom5531]

"Pass interference on the white guy" Remember that one ?

[@sibitsabat]

That was awesome

[@brettm8970]

That ref rocks it😊

[@topgun6981]

Classic😂😂 love it

[@orgonkothewildlyuntamed6301]

Pretty good but nothing beats Ben Dreith's animated original "giving him the business"

[@h.g.eventing]

as a Titan fan I appreciate this.😌😂

[@willshad]

He just picked a weird time to practice his Fat Albert imitation.

[@jalengriffin1358]

Gives "hey hey listen up" energy😂

[@XVNRX]

Bro was so serious too

[@blacktimhoward4322]

In the legendary words of Uncle Ruckus... "Ain't nobody talkin' while I'm talkin', so shut the fuck up"

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

🤓

[@MrDuds1984]

That was awesome ref’s should be more colorful when announcing penalties

[@stumpy-my2ww]

what?? @tman6599

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

​@tman6599Are you serious? Just chill..

[@letzrock1675]

Nah I’m good bro, refs should be the least entertaining part of the game. Let’s not turn them into court jesters for your amusement.

[@firstlast7099]

He should’ve sang Minnie the Moocher.

[@robw9435]

I was thinking Fat Albert. "Hey, hey, hey!"

[@nicoleherrity9995]

I love how he try’s to stop whatever is going on

[@alf7443]

Love it!!! 😊

[@KK96303]

FUN FACT: The ref said, "HEY!, HEY!, LISTEN UP!" on the play before this one.

[@evilzombiemonkeyshow]

Like a Dad getting the kids attention at little league.

[@themetalchica]

I cannot stop giggling and I watched it 5 minutes ago😂

[@johnkeviljr9625]

Excellent!!

[@DanielBeattyDefinition]

thought he was talking to his kids for a second 😂

[@garycondon7719]

Now THAT is funny 🤣😂🤣

[@ismaelugartechea1066]

Mic check without mic check. Outstanding should be the standard

[@MATALOMUSIC]

That's one of those where you hear the kids getting crazy in the other room but you don't wanna get off the couch

[@bhatchett13]

Entertainment for the fans. He's entertaining.

[@diamondtbar9818]

Hey! Hey! Hey! 😂

[@evanhuntley]

This dude has to be a dad

[@timlewis5096]

Good work by the official. Nothing like a rude, ignorant crowd to make your day more enjoyable!!!

[@nick_vee]

It’s Dwayne (Haywood Nelson) from “What’s Happening!” Hay Hay Hay!

[@coolraul07]

"I understood that reference."

[@marcuscarr2829]

He was listening to Blurred Lines.

[@jonstundralife5897]

It was a shout out to Fat Albert

[@4for4phillylang]

You know myman was watching Fat Albert every Saturday morning growing up…Hey Hey Hey …its Fat Albert !!

[@steelionx9255]

Pretty funny but still it sounded to me like crowd was attentive.

[@kennynakawaki]

That’s one way to get everyone’s attention 🤣

[@Invalidinput]

Hey, hey, hey, hey! lol

[@billw7813]

The best is I'm talking to America here

[@holyfamilycrusader3512]

Bruh as a teacher I feel

[@davidkopec9442]

The new catch phrase for 2023 and beyond.

[@mulletover3832]

He was just doing his Fat Albert impression.

[@TahoeRacerTV]

CLEAN LEGEND

[@bad74maverick1]

There for a second I thought he was going to break into a Rendition of Kool and the Gang. Hey, Hey, Hey. Whatcha got to say Hollywooooood! Hollywood Swinging.........

[@weho_brian]

Ref: Yo I'm talkin bros Fans: Ya we Listenin

[@cubeman6639]

He thinks hes fat albert

[@theindooroutdoorsman]

Crowd should have asked "what the hell do you want?" That would have been legendary.

[@tyler5571]

He must be doing the Kawhi Leonard bit lol

[@melvinreed4136]

I can just hear him on the next call..."WHOOTIE WOOO..."

[@natpeterson8313]

Amazing lol

[@grondhero]

*Ref out loud:* Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! *Inside Ref's head:* _Shout now!_ _Jump up and shout now (woo)_ _Jump up and shout now (woo)_ _Jump up and shout now (woo)_ _Jump up and shout now (woo)_ _Jump up and shout now (woo)_ _Everybody shout now_ _Everybody shout now_ _Everybody, shout, shout_ _Shout, shout, shout_

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

😃

[@themetalchica]

"Hey hey hey, it's Faaaaaat Albert!"

[@MOstix13]

Love it!

[@Dan-di4jw]

Coming across a cool Referee is like coming across a Shiny Pokemon.

[@shane864]

He was giving the crowd the business

[@TheAutumnWind_RN4L]

His dad reflex kicked in.

[@Gemories]

That was good

[@glm777]

Hey Hey Hey - listen up snapper heads 🤣🤣🤣

[@mjnaz65]

He could go full on Fat Albert HEY! HEY! HEY! I got pass interference on that play.

[@coolraul07]

Each ref should be allowed a catchphrase, like Starfleet Captains in Star Trek (e.g., "Engage," "Hit it," "Let's fly," etc.) Mine would be, "Guess what....?"

[@adcoxrobert3786]

Thanks Fat Albert.

[@Rowebot15]

"Is this thing on?" "Ok, so you can hear me. Illegal formation, 5 yard penalty. Repeat Second Down" The Crowd: "SECOND DOWN" 😂😂😂

[@marcogriffin1997]

Let you know they were listening

[@jjpopnfresh6822]

That's Nashville for you, lol

[@finddeniro]

In Ohio.. It's Hey O..

[@akzolux423]

what a solid video /s