Walt Anderson named referee for Super Bowl
By Mark Maske
DALLAS--Walt Anderson was appointed the referee for Sunday's Super Bowl between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers.
The NFL announced the officiating crew Thursday.
Anderson has officiated 13 career postseason games, including one Super Bowl as a line judge.
The rest of the Sunday's officiating crew, according to the league's announcement, consists of umpire Chad Brown, head linesman Kent Payne, line judge John Hussey, field judge Doug Rosenbaum, side judge Mike Weatherford and back judge Scott Helverson.
The highest-rated official at each position works the Super Bowl, provided that official meets the experience requirements for the assignment.
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Mark Maske
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February 3, 2011; 11:32 AM ET
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