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Once the regular season ends, officials who have excelled are rewarded with coveted games in the playoffs.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Both the Hoosiers and the Commodores have excelled by perfecting the mad waltz of modern college football—flipping over the roster and bringing in older, experienced talent, especially at the quarterback position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

Cordarrelle Patterson, Christian McCaffrey and Curtis Samuel are others who have excelled in the hybrid role in the NFL in recent years.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2024

And Ferris, in particular, gives the club another intriguing young arm to try and develop, a process the Dodgers have excelled at in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

“You have excelled beyond my wildest expectations,” Goddard told him.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman