The NFL has announced the team that will be led by the veteran referee for Super Bowl LIX
The NFL’s conference championship games still have to be played, but the league already has Super Bowl LIX’s top seed set for New Orleans on Feb. 9.
Veteran referee Ron Torbert, who presided over the Los Angeles Rams’ victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI, will return for the “big game,” this time at the Caesars Superdome.
The only person on Torbert’s team with Super Bowl experience is lineman Boris Chech.
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NFL referee Ron Torbert during the Arizona Cardinals game against the Los Angeles Chargers at State Farm Stadium. (Mark J. Rebillas-America Today Sports)
However, referee Mike Morton has been to the Super Bowl before, but as a player. He was a member of the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV.
According to Ben Austro of the Zebras Football, Morton will make history by playing in the Super Bowl and officiating.
The rest are umpire Max Causey, linesman Mark Stewart, field umpire Merle Robinson, backs umpire Jonas Monroe and replay official Kevin Brown.
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It’s worth noting that Morton and Causey are in their third seasons and that the Super Bowl generally has officials with at least five years of experience.
As for Torbert, he has worked NFL games since 2010, starting as a backline referee before becoming a referee in 2014.
Referee Ron Torbert talks with Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zach Taylor during the third quarter of the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Danny Medley-America Today Sports)
As he says Pro Football ReferenceTorbert averaged 11.40 yards per carry (1.03) during the 2024 season.
Torbert and his staff will know which two teams to judge this weekend.
The Washington Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will begin at Lincoln Financial Field first to decide who will represent the NFC in New Orleans.
They split their NFC East regular season series, with Commanders rookie sensation Jayden Daniels leading the team in a home win streak.
NFL referee Ron Torbert during the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LV at Sophie Stadium. (Mark J. Rebillas-America Today Sports)
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Then, the rematch many in the AFC wanted to see, the final chapter of the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills will be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Bills beat the Chiefs in the regular season, but postseason play favored the Chiefs in this matchup in their home building.
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