Austin hired Thomas, making her the first woman to officiate a major college football game and, eventually, a bowl game.
She began her career as a line judge before becoming a down judge in 2017. The term “down judge” is significant because of its gender neutrality, marking a change from the previous label of “head linesman.” While some continue to identify Thomas as a “female official,” she said that her peers view her as simply another official. Thomas has now worked a total of four postseason games in six seasons with the league.
In retrospect, that game set the tone for what was to come. Back in that 2019 interview with NFL Network, Thomas was asked how she would feel about getting the chance to officiate the league’s biggest game.
Keep women in women’s sports.
Everyone gets a trophy.
What's the big deal !?
Viewership will be historical, too. Lowest ever.
How are things with the capitol now?
As long as they know how football works bring em aboard! 🤝🇺🇸
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