5 Facts About Ed Hochuli

1. In 1990, Ed Hochuli hired as a back judge in the NFL after using before the 1989 NFL Season was began.

2. On September 14, 2008, Ed Hochuli officiated a game between the San Diego Chargers and the Denver Broncos.

3. While in law school, Ed Hochuli served as a law clerk for two years under United States District Judge Carl Muecke.

4. While at UTEP, Ed Hochuli played linebacker on the school's football team from 1969 to 1972.

5. In a poll conducted by ESPN in 2008, Ed Hochuli tied fellow referee Mike Carey for "best referee" votes among NFL head coaches.