How come there has never been a retired referee as an announcer?

SmootSmack · 10-10-2011, 09:01 PM

I defend what deserves to be defended. When not deserved...I keep quiet. Referees wouldn't be all that great as color commentators because they are not involved with the team during the week when it comes to practice, and strategy etc. They would have limited knowledge to offer

backrow · 10-11-2011, 07:21 AM

When do they ever get it right, anyway? DUH!

Alvin Walton · 10-11-2011, 07:26 AM

I would think the refs hear and see a lot of things that other people in the game don't. There's always a lot of pleading whining to the refs, not to mention coaches going ballistic. You never get to here about that stuff.

GMScud · 10-11-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I defend what deserves to be defended. When not deserved...I keep quiet. Referees wouldn't be all that great as color commentators because they are not involved with the team during the week when it comes to practice, and strategy etc. They would have limited knowledge to offer

Exactly. When they have those live in-game consultations with Mike Pereira, he doesn't exactly ooze "broadcast journalist."

Speaking of broadcast journalists, I enjoyed seeing Czarniak on SC the other day. She did a good job, even though it seemed like Coachman was giving her a bit of on-air hazing.

sportscurmudgeon · 10-13-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I defend what deserves to be defended. When not deserved...I keep quiet. Referees wouldn't be all that great as color commentators because they are not involved with the team during the week when it comes to practice, and strategy etc. They would have limited knowledge to offer

Absolutely correct...!

10-10-2011, 09:01 PM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	I defend what deserves to be defended. When not deserved...I keep quiet. Referees wouldn't be all that great as color commentators because they are not involved with the team during the week when it comes to practice, and strategy etc. They would have limited knowledge to offer __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-11-2011, 07:21 AM	#2
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10-11-2011, 07:26 AM	#3
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: How come there has never been a retired referee as an announcer? I would think the refs hear and see a lot of things that other people in the game don't. There's always a lot of pleading whining to the refs, not to mention coaches going ballistic. You never get to here about that stuff. __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

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