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For 23 seasons, Jerry Markbreit roamed the gridiron as one of the National Football Leagues best (and best-known) officials. He
worked a record 27 playoff games, eight conference championships, and four Super Bowls. For most of that career, Markbreit worked double-time, also serving as trade and barter manager for 3M. He
retired from the playing field after last sea-- son but will serve as the NFL's first head replay official this fall. His third book Last Call is due out this month. Markbreit recen dy shared his thoughts on football and business with H&HN's Chris Serb.
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Just like any business, a referee has to focus in on what he's responsible for Ifyou stray and start looking at a beautiful catch downfield, you're going to miss something in front of you. As you get more experience, you're better able to focus, you build more confidence, you perform better under pressure.You don't step off...