So soon after they had a MAJOR labor dispute of their own?
The players have no reason to want the real refs to back down. They actually have a vested interest in disrespecting the new guys, that they are given so many reasons to do so is just gravy.
The players are themselves Union guys. Even if they are not all smart enough to see the benefit of not letting another union get busted, their own leaders will let them know about. Millions of dollars are at stake, and if ownership gets beat here, it only bodes well for the players at future bargaining tables.
The players have no reason to want the real refs to back down. They actually have a vested interest in disrespecting the new guys, that they are given so many reasons to do so is just gravy.
The players are themselves Union guys. Even if they are not all smart enough to see the benefit of not letting another union get busted, their own leaders will let them know about. Millions of dollars are at stake, and if ownership gets beat here, it only bodes well for the players at future bargaining tables.
Eschew Verbosity
Seriously, NFL owners. Pay the refs.
- 18/09/2012 03:52:25 AM
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I have seen no difference in the quality of officiating over the past two weeks.
- 18/09/2012 04:29:39 AM
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Agreed
- 18/09/2012 04:42:12 AM
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You mean, if players decide to respect scabs?
- 19/09/2012 06:24:27 AM
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Whom would they rehire?
- 18/09/2012 06:14:36 AM
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By law, you can hire 50% back after busting the union.....
- 18/09/2012 02:54:36 PM
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*NM*
They are so well compensated they work full time jobs all year; they are not coming back for less.
- 18/09/2012 08:49:49 PM
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Agreed; even as a Denver fan I was disgusted they marked off the wrong yardage on that penalty.
- 18/09/2012 05:54:07 AM
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Exactly. 10 yards for a 5 yard penalty is inexcusable
- 18/09/2012 03:57:05 PM
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I do not fault our D for last nights performance; they played outstandingly well.
- 18/09/2012 10:13:39 PM
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My favorite one was week 1 where the Seahawks got 4 timeouts.
- 18/09/2012 07:33:28 PM
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Whoa, I know you!
- 18/09/2012 08:39:49 PM
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Re: Whoa, I know you!
- 18/09/2012 08:46:26 PM
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Another reason for the regular refs: They do not hero worship star players.
- 18/09/2012 09:11:10 PM
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they have no respect because the NFL is not really enforcing the "respect the refs" rules
- 18/09/2012 03:22:26 PM
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Yes, what is $189,000 a year, for 17 days' work and no accountability! Mere crumbs!!!
- 19/09/2012 12:12:40 AM
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Re: Yes, what is $189,000 a year, for 17 days' work and no accountability! Mere crumbs!!!
- 19/09/2012 06:54:49 AM
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