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Old Tue May 22, 2007, 07:40pm
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Originally Posted by JasonTX
Why is it that the number of penalties is the official's fault. Just because one team fouls less than another doesn't mean that there is a problem with officiating. Every team and every game is different. If they want to cut down on fouls then they need to be talking to the teams and coaches to elimated.
I would normally agree with you on this but in this case we have the head of the NFL refs who is pointing out that he believes the disparity IS the fault of his guys. He (or his office anyway) looks at every single play in minute detail and if they have formed this opinion I would trust them.
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