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

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Bob M.

REPLY: You're right. The one you're referring to is Sarah Thomas, and I hear that the NFL is keeping a close eye on her right now. She's currently working in C-USA and worked the 2009 Little Caesar's Bowl (OK...so it wasn't the Rose Bowl). She's got some good credentials.

She is probably going to be the regular NFL official to work in the NFL. Time will tell but I would love to see it happen if she is really that good.

Peace

[jTheUmp]

Local MN columnist joins in with the replacement-ref bashing:
Souhan: Replacement refs are bad for business | StarTribune.com

Money quote:

The real problem with the replacement refs isn't that one of them might wear a Saints shirt.

The real problem with the replacement refs is they haven't earned the right to wear Hochuli's.

Amen.