NFL World Responds To The Super Bowl Directing News

Who will serve as the Super Bowl LVII head official has been revealed by the NFL.

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As was to be expected, this announcement didn't exactly excite the NFL community.

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"Regardless if the chiefs make the Super Bowl or not. But this is ridiculous. His games are almost unwatchable," another tweet read.

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In the previous six years, Cheffers has called three Super Bowls.

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On February 12, Super Bowl LVII will be broadcast from Arizona. Following this Sunday's NFC and AFC Championship games, the opponent will be announced.

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