Ed Hochuli has cultivated the most cult-like following of any Madden 23 coins official in the history of the game. His lengthy explaining, almost fatherly, of controversial decisions are legendary time, only surpassed by the size of his arms. He's an extremely difficult role model for anybody to follow, especially when you're his descendant. Shawn Hochuli will try his best, however, starting next season. Hochuli's son was chosen as one of 12 first-year Madden NFL 23 officiating officials for the 2014 season.

Shawn Hochuli worked in the Pac-12 Conference. Pac-12 Conference last season, together with the field Judge John Jenkins, head linesman Patrick Turner and line judge Ed Walker. The fact that a large percentage of new officials come from Pac-12 is fascinating considering the poor reputation of the conference. In 2011 the Pac-12's officiating crew was revamped, and this year, a team from the Pac-12 was responsible for highly publicized gaffes in non-conference bouts among Wisconsin and Arizona State, and Utah and BYU.

For fairness' sake, that same team played both games, and no one of them will be making the move to Madden NFL 23 this year.

There's no confirmation yet about Hochuli will be permitted to participate in games alongside his father as an officiating side judge. Peter King raised the possibility to Madden NFL 23 vice president of officiating Dean Blandino two months ago however Blandino refused to entertain the idea.

YAY AARON RODGERS: Rodgers threw five touchdown passes during the Packers' victory of Monday Night Football. Statistically, it was one of the greatest games of his already long-running career. He is an excellent footballer.

BOO ALEX SMITH: Rodgers his counterpart was reluctant for him to pass the ball down the field until very late in the game. He was content with his feet in the face of an admittedly strong Packers offensive line. In the end, Alex Smith was  
Buy Madden 23 coins not good. Arrowhead Pride wondered why the Chiefs weren't able to play Chase Daniel in the second half. Then again, he did better after his grotesque interception, but the concerns are valid. The game of Monday might have been much different if the Chiefs second-half offense would have shown up in the first.