Article: Refs get it wrong way too much

[JeffW]

Originally posted by just another ref
Are officials wrong on a significant percent of calls?
I would say definitely yes. What percent? It depends on who did the research. The bottom line is this is as good as it gets, so officiating must be accepted with all its imperfection because there simply is no alternative. It's like complaining about the weather. If it bothers you that much you need to stay inside.

I've always thought about it as being like field conditions. A poorly-maintained baseball field produces more bad hops, more randomness. The players and coaches have to deal with it and accept it. But if a given field is consistently in bad shape, they have a right to complain to the grounds crew to do something about it.