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Ref who erred in Super Bowl XL moved off field

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Ref who 'kicked' SB XL calls given new assignment

Kevin Seifert discusses the decision by the NFL to move referee Bill Leavy, who may be best remembered for critical errors in Super Bowl XL that "impacted the game," to a supervisory role within its officiating department.

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    • ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013
    • Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008
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Referee Bill Leavy, maybe best remembered for his admission of making major mistakes at a critical juncture of Super Bowl XL, will have a new role in 2015 as a supervisor within the league's officiating department.