[Br0nxer]

These guys are awful

whether Turner crossed the plane or not

Sick of looking at these fukkin guys

get the real zebras back before next weeks games

[Vegas39]

Don't see it happening anytime soon.Goodell to stubborn

[Wilfred]

I think everyone forgets how many calls are criticized every week no matter who the refs are. There are more now, but the other refs miss a lot as well.

[Br0nxer]

Billion dollar industry and he is nickel and diming the refs

players cant stand him either

guy has done a bad job

[The Giant]

These guys are fine.

Instant replay will fix all their mistakes.

I haven't even noticed a difference.

[Br0nxer]

I think everyone forgets how many calls are criticized every week no matter who the refs are. There are more now, but the other refs miss a lot as well.

you are right

but it just makes me more comfortable to see the regular guys out there

these guys are clueless

one of these weeks a player is going to punch one of these guys in the mouth

they dont respect them like they respect the regular refs

it isnt going to end well

[Holtgetsback]

fire Goodell now

can't stand him

refs god awful

[Bostongambler]

Better chance of the NHL playing this year

[Bostongambler]

I agree with Wildred

[Vegas39]

you are right

but it just makes me more comfortable to see the regular guys out there

these guys are clueless

one of these weeks a player is going to punch one of these guys in the mouth

they dont respect them like they respect the regular refs

it isnt going to end well

That would be awesome

[Br0nxer]

[Bostongambler]

Vegas we don't condone violence here in the USA

[Holtgetsback]

[Bostongambler]

Manning is having a hell of a game so far

[Brock Landers]

Fuk em, the replacements are fine..and will get better. By mid season the old refs will be a distant memory

[Vegas39]

Vegas we don't condone violence here in the USA

I agree we encourage it

[Br0nxer]

Better chance of the NHL playing this year

i really havent been following it and dont know the details

are they really that far apart

[Vegas39]

i really havent been following it and dont know the details

are they really that far apart

Yes I still think they play but not til about December

[Br0nxer]

Fuk em, the replacements are fine..and will get better. By mid season the old refs will be a distant memory

they are amateurs


The side judge who was pulled from his assignment about three hours before Sunday's game between the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers will not be allowed to return as an official until the league completes a review of the circumstances that dictated the action.
Brian Stropolo, the side judge, had displayed his unabashed passion as a longtime Saints fan on his Facebook page, which has since been disabled. He also posted Sunday's game assignment, a specific violation of league policy for its officials.
"We are reviewing Mr. Stropolo's status and pending completion of that review, he will not be serving as an on-field game official," said Greg Aiello, the league's senior vice president of communications.
The NFL was unaware of Stropolo's open allegiance as a Saints fan until ESPN contacted the league Sunday morning.
Stropolo worked the Week 1 opener between the Cowboys and Giants and posted on Sept. 5: "Thanks to everyone for all the support. The crew did a great job tonight. Next stop September 16th at Carolina vs the Saints."
After a second week, some players are still not pleased with the job being done by the replacement referees.
Some players are even joking about dipping into their own pockets to settle the contract dispute and get the regular officials back on the field immediately.
"I don't know what they're arguing about, but I got a couple of (million) on it, so let's try to make it work," Washington defensive back DeAngelo Hall said, kiddingly, on Monday. "I'm sure the locker room could pot up some cash and try to help the cause out."
The NFL locked out the regular officials in June after their contract expired. Negotiations with the NFL Referees Association broke down several times during the summer, including just before the season, and the league is using replacements for the first time since 2001.
Officials had some bearing on the outcomes of several games including the Eagles' win over theRavens that left Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis heated.
"The time is now," Lewis said. "How much longer are we going to keep going through this whole process? I don't have the answer. I just know across the league teams and the league are being affected by it. It's not just this game, it's all across the league. And so if they want the league to have the same reputation it's always had, they'll address the problem. Get the regular referees in here and let the games play themselves out.
"We already have controversy enough with the regular refs calling the plays."
In spite of the mounting concern about the replacement referees, the NFL remains resolute in its support of the new refs.
"Officiating is never perfect. The current officials have made great strides and are performing admirably under unprecedented scrutiny and great pressure," Aiello told The Associated Press. "As we do every season, we will work to improve officiating and are confident that the game officials will show continued improvement."

[Bostongambler]

i really havent been following it and dont know the details

are they really that far apart

They are about as far apart as I am getting to Gina Gershon's vagina

[Br0nxer]

They are about as far apart as I am getting to Gina Gershon's vagina

[19th Hole]

i really havent been following it and dont know the details

are they really that far apart

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
They are really not that far apart.

Goodell is holding out for peanuts.
He's stubborn as always...
The Referee's salary
is not even a line item in the NFL's
annual budget. It is listed under miscellaneous.

The fill-in refs are an embarassment... .
The regular refs should be returning soon.

[KingJD31]

Losing it get rid of these shit heads

[19th Hole]

These guys are fine.

Instant replay will fix all their mistakes.

I haven't even noticed a difference.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Giant...I'm quite surprised on your take on the ref
situation.
You're an astute guy and i'm thinking that we must
be watching different games. I see the sub refs floundering
out there. Throw them a lifeline.

[Bostongambler]

He was referring to the NHL lockout 19th hole. Let's go!!!! Get with the program

Much love

[paranoyd androyd]

These guys should be killed along with Goodell for allowing this to continue on. What a sham this is. How can you allow your product to be diminished this much?

[SBR Lou]

Two calls reversed already by the officials.

They have no command/control over the game and seem unsure of themselves.

[Bostongambler]

Paranoid u make a great point. May I also say u sir are a very distinguished looking man.

[No coincidences]

What's the issue with the real refs? Why doesn't the league just pay them what they're asking for?

[SBR Lou]

Because they are greedy and pigheaded. They also might have believed the quality of the officiating would be such that no one would notice the difference. They were wrong.

The refs are on a lockout, they only even want an extra $800 per game or so.

[opie1988]

I liked the last one on the pass interference. Refs are apparently the only people on earth that didn't see the ball get tipped.

The guy announcing the penalty said "defensive pass interference.....on Denver"

Oh, it was on Denver?? No shit, pal.

[lakerboy]

Refs so nervous

[Br0nxer]

http://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/players-ta...eks-games.html

[No coincidences]

The refs are on a lockout, they only even want an extra $800 per game or so.

Are you kidding me?

[SBR Lou]

http://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/players-ta...eks-games.html

Sorry didn't see that one. Was filling my thread creation quota, pal.