
As 142 rescue pups are rostered on and off the 'Puppy Bowl XXI' field, regular referee Dan Schachner looks back at past attempts to give him a helping paw with scorekeeping. (Feb. 4)
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'Puppy Bowl' referee reviews former assistants, including a skunk and a sloth
As 142 rescue pups are rostered on and off the 'Puppy Bowl XXI' field, regular referee Dan Schachner looks back at past attempts to give him a helping paw with scorekeeping. (Feb. 4)

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