Twitter hilariously reacts to Ed Hochuli's son making NFL referee debut
Ed Hochuli, one of the NFL's most recognized - and buff - officials retired in March after 28 years. But his legacy lives on in son Shawn Hochuli, who was promoted to referee for the 2018 season.
Shawn made his debut during Thursday night's preseason game between the Tennessee Titans and Green Bay Packers, and Twitter was quick to point out that he needs to lift more to match his dad's biceps.
When Ed Hochuli retired, I didn’t realize we were replacing him with his son.
— Brandon Kinnard (@brandonkinnard) August 10, 2018
No, literally. This is Ed Hochuli’s kid. And he’s an NFL referee. pic.twitter.com/mEZT8XhPoe
OMG, BABY MUSCLES! pic.twitter.com/Cmequg9jsp
— Pride of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) August 10, 2018
Shawn Hochuli still has some work to do if he's gonna math his dad's guns. #GBvsTEN
— Tim Backes (@timbackes) August 10, 2018
Shawn Hochuli you got some big guns to fill
— Zachary (@cather_appleby) August 10, 2018
Young Hochuli looks just like his dad, but needs to get in the weight room. Arms not up to par.
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) August 10, 2018
Shawn Hochuli? I didn't realize NFL referees used Game of Thrones inheritance rules. #Packers #NFLPreseason
— Dan Griesbach (@DanGriesbach) August 10, 2018
Ed Hochuli’s son is reffing the titans packers game.
— 🦅🇺🇸🏀🏈🏒🥅⛳️ (@thecoxman11) August 10, 2018
Son of a Gun(s)
Shawn Hochuli definitely shares his father’s affinity for TV time #TENvsGB
— Eric Drews (@GreenGold4Ever) August 10, 2018
@richeisen went to the Packers/Titans game. Disappointed by the size of Baby Hochuli's arms
— Welfare Gleen (@Glenntertain) August 10, 2018
Ed Hochuli's son needs to lift more
— Welfare Gleen (@Glenntertain) August 10, 2018