The NFL playoffs return this weekend with the divisional round playoffs, and that means more of Mike Pereira in our life. The regular changes in the NFL rulebook, coupled by near regular controversy on instant replay led to Pereira becoming the first rules expert for TV broadcasts.
Pereira has moved into print media as well. He has a regular column in the Sacramento Bee, and recently sat down with The Athletic Bay Area to talk about his work. The reason for the Northern California connection? Pereira grew up in Stockton, CA and attended Santa Clara University.