NFL's First Female Official - Chargers vs Pack, 9 Aug

[APG]

NFL referees lockout: Roger Goodell not backing down - latimes.com

That said, there could be a lot more mistakes as the speed on the field increases and the pressure mounts. The NFL is asking that the replacement officials show up to game sites 3 1/2 hours before kickoff -- an hour earlier than officials typically arrive -- so they can receive extra training from supervisors on such rudimentary aspects such as where to stand and how to conduct the coin toss. Some officials are wearing ear pieces that connect them to an eye in the sky -- another official watching from the press box -- to assist them in making calls.

[grunewar]

Titans defensive coordinator calls refs 'Three Stooges'

[grunewar]

NFL to use replacement officials for Week 1 ? USATODAY.com

[tmagan]

Ray Anderson said the following: 'We believe that officials should be evaluated and performance issues addressed in the same way as players, coaches, club management and league staff.'

Funny, because how come I do not hear Commissioner Goodell evaluating owners like, say, Mike Brown, who is 91 games under .500 as an owner. I am sure, now that Goodell has this evaluation 'kick', he will now hold owners responsible for their teams losing ways. Yeah, fat chance.

And Commissioner Goodell then wonders why everyone thinks his credibility is as low as David Stern's.

[JRutledge]

I am not a big fan of this situation or the fact that officials are crossing some kind of line, but the media has to do a better job talking about this situation. It is clear they cannot do a little more research to verify some of what they are talking about. They act like a guy that once did HS does not do any other level of football. Granted it is not the NFL level and that will be a problem, but do not totally undervalue the experience of those working these games. This is why the media just annoys me.

Peace

[Multiple Sports]

Originally Posted by Forksref

The real blacklisting is coming from the D-1 conferences. They have said that any of their officials who go to the NFL now are fired from their conference. I wholeheartedly agree with this. The conferences don't need to be trying to replace officials at this stage of the season. Any official who goes to the NFL now should know that they didn't earn their spot there and that they will never get back there once this is over. And watching them, I can see they are way over their head.

Couldn't agree more with your quote...........

I know that Terry McCaulay assigns the BE, but I am not up to date on other DI assigners. Are there any other active NFL officals who are currently D! supervisors ?????

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Multiple Sports

Couldn't agree more with your quote...........

I know that Terry McCaulay assigns the BE, but I am not up to date on other DI assigners. Are there any other active NFL officals who are currently D! supervisors ?????

It is not the active ones they have to worry about alone. Many supervisors have kids working in the NFL or were former NFL officials themselves.

All I was said is it was made clear that those working for those guys might not have a place to come back to. After all, they are giving up their spot and just like anything else, no one is required to bring you back if this gets settled.

Peace

[Texas Aggie]

The speed of the game issues are overstated. The media hears that, thinks, "yeah, the NFL is faster than college and HS" and automatically believe the officials with only college experience can not adjust. Where do they think first year officials in the NFL come from?

The problem, as I've said before, is you have 7 rookies out there rather than 1 or none, as it usually is.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

The speed of the game issues are overstated. The media hears that, thinks, "yeah, the NFL is faster than college and HS" and automatically believe the officials with only college experience can not adjust. Where do they think first year officials in the NFL come from?

The problem, as I've said before, is you have 7 rookies out there rather than 1 or none, as it usually is.

Totally agree, especially with the last part.

Peace

[grunewar]

Referee in NFL opener is on leave from middle school job

[Forksref]

Trust me, NFL officials arrive more than 2 1/2 hrs before the game.

And trust me, you will see better officiating on Saturdays than Sundays until this debacle is over.

[Multiple Sports]

+1

[APG]

End of Seattle vs. Arizona game is the exact type of situation the NFL officials are hoping will happen more often.

[mperlst216]

There will be quite a blooper reel from today's games.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

End of Seattle vs. Arizona game is the exact type of situation the NFL officials are hoping will happen more often.

The timeout debacle? That was ugly.

I watched the 49er / Packer game and the officials were rough but not terrible. They did miss a crucial block in the back during a Packer's TD and there were a lot of flags but most seemed legit.

The reviews after scoring plays are a little ridiculous.