Lockout over!!!

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Trap

I do think there was a bit of a double standard regarding the replacement officials. Everything they did wrong, they were crucified. In the games yesterday, the mistakes (real or perceived) of the "original" refs were pointed out and let go.

I do think there was a big difference in adminstration of a game, but the calls, at least from what I saw yesterday weren't much different.

Don't get me wrong, NOT critizing, just saying the reporting was different.

Of course that is true. But also keep in mind the mistakes that were made this weekend, we common things that happen. I think the fumble in the GB-Saints game was probably more produced by being off for some time and probably not working games and repetition. Other than that based on what I saw, they did not make basic mistakes that the replacements made. It was obvious that the officials knew how to enforce penalties and difficult situations better. That was to be expected. But I totally agree that the complaining and ranting did not take place out of mostly perception. That still does not mean that some of that complaining was not warranted or brought on by the replacements and their many mistakes. You cannot blame the media because you spot the ball totally wrong or give a TB on the 5 yard line. Even in HS games those mistakes would have been glaring.

Peace