Replacement refs: The story the NFL wants to keep quiet

[NC_Skins]

That sir is awesome...lol



(with the glasses on, you favor Dan Snyder)

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by mooby

Another bad call by the refs.

damn, that ish wasnt even close. perfect throw and catch

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

damn, that ish wasnt even close. perfect throw and catch

Regular season and we would have challenged

[Alvin Walton]

Wow, hadnt seen that picture before.....wtf

[InsaneBoost]

At least they can spot choke holds against our defensive line right?

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

That was just in the first 2 quarters of one game and they were just blatantly obvious. I am sure there were missed penalty flag all over, and nouances the game day refs would have called.

[mooby]

Here's a nice rundown of all the missed calls from Thursday night. And there's also a nice story here about the ref from the Lingerie Football League that apparently might have been kicked out of that before he was chosen to be on the crew for the HOF game. And just to top it off (PFT disclaimer), here is a story from PFT about Mike Pereira (former VP of officiating for NFL and now Fox employee) saying the league is trying to embellish the credentials of the replacements.

[FRPLG]

Why would you offer a disclaimer for PFT news report? Are you under the impression they simply make up interviews?

[mooby]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Why would you offer a disclaimer for PFT news report? Are you under the impression they simply make up interviews?

I do that because even though PFT has been growing on me, their reputation as a legit news source is still questionable amongst the populace. Just by quoting a PFT article, I'm opening myself up to criticism from people who still don't think PFT has any credibility, hence why I included the disclaimer.

Are you under the impression I think PFT has nothing to offer? Because while they don't exactly post relevant news some of the time, there are other instances where they post credible info.

Seriously thought FRPLG, as a long time member of this board, you should be pretty familiar by now with the problems people have with PFT.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by mooby

I do that because even though PFT has been growing on me, their reputation as a legit news source is still questionable amongst the populace. Just by quoting a PFT article, I'm opening myself up to criticism from people who still don't think PFT has any credibility, hence why I included the disclaimer.

Are you under the impression I think PFT has nothing to offer? Because while they don't exactly post relevant news some of the time, there are other instances where they post credible info.

Seriously thought FRPLG, as a long time member of this board, you should be pretty familiar by now with the problems people have with PFT.

If you're so worried about opening yourself up to criticism, why not just link to the original source?

Former NFL Chief Referee: NFL Is Lying About The Experience Of Replacement Refs « CBS Chicago

[mooby]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

If you're so worried about opening yourself up to criticism, why not just link to the original source?

Former NFL Chief Referee: NFL Is Lying About The Experience Of Replacement Refs « CBS Chicago

I didn't think it was that big of a deal until FRPLG posted, I only included the disclaimer so people knew what my source was.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by mooby

I didn't think it was that big of a deal until FRPLG posted, I only included the disclaimer so people knew what my source was.

All I'm saying clearly you thought in your original post you needed to put in a disclaimer. As do some others it seems, but people can avoid the whole "is PFT reliable" mess by just bypassing PFT and going to where they got their story from

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by mooby

Seriously thought FRPLG, as a long time member of this board, you should be pretty familiar by now with the problems people have with PFT.

I do...and I think they are by and large completely and totally ridiculous. Grates on me when they get questioned for a story they're simply aggregating which is what a majority of their content is.

People need to use a little more concrete thinking when they read news (not just PFT) to determine whether they are reading actual news or opinion. The two types of content need to be consumed differently.

Let me now unhijack this thread.

Why is the NFL taking such a hard line on this when they money they're fighting over is pretty small to the league?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Why is the NFL taking such a hard line on this when they money they're fighting over is pretty small to the league?

I've honestly paid no attention to the story, but maybe they want to contribute a smaller percentage to the referee's union?

[mooby]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I do...and I think they are by and large completely and totally ridiculous. Grates on me when they get questioned for a story they're simply aggregating which is what a majority of their content is.

People need to use a little more concrete thinking when they read news (not just PFT) to determine whether they are reading actual news or opinion. The two types of content need to be consumed differently.

Let me now unhijack this thread.

Why is the NFL taking such a hard line on this when they money they're fighting over is pretty small to the league?

I used to feel the same way, but now I think some of their content has merit and shouldn't be discredited simply because it comes from PFT. As far as this story goes, I probably would've been better served quoting the Chicago paper that PFT got their headline from, but I felt a story like this deserved attention regardless of the source.

Anyways back to the topic at hand as soon as I can find it I am going to link to an article that mentions an interesting reason why this whole situation might be going on. Something about the NFL might be interested in making some refs full time whereas the refs don't want to do it full time because for many being a ref is a part time gig (and they have full time careers).

Edit: Report: NFL could have replacement officials into the regular season | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports