Comments on: Still no talks between officials, NFL

By: otis52gsh

otis52gsh — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 01:05:47 +0000

Games are way too long. Almost No pass interference calls, mostly holding. These people are horrible. Roger needs to get his head out of his ass. Bad all around.

By: wolfpack152

wolfpack152 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:50:02 +0000

I know I’m crazy for saying it (and I would like to see the regular guys back – if they agree to accountability, a modest raise, and a 401K like everyone in America gets), but I actually enjoyed some of the after play rough housing – reminded me of backyard football we all used to play – players actually getting emotionally invested in the games instead of it always being about the $ – Now I know the delay’s can get annoying – but that’s just more time to grab another brew and enjoy a longer game! Loving it!

By: Mr. Wright 212

Mr. Wright 212 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:29:45 +0000

I would call for a boycott, but I like to complain about the refs regardless, and I want to watch my football. I just complain MORE because these refs are worse.

By: Mikey

Mikey — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:31:13 +0000

Nobody has talked about how this whole thing is affecting the TV networks. It has become clear that all the NFL is interested in is their bottom line, and to hell with everything else. Maybe FOX, CBS, and ESPN should file suit against the NFL for these games lasting too long and encroaching on some of their other programming. When the precious Benjamins that Roger Goodell thinks are the League’s are threatened, he’ll make a move.

By: bryans49ers

bryans49ers — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:57:44 +0000

They deserve a fair salaries and medical but not a pension. They are part timers. . Once again we have another corrupt union trying to shake down another very successful business.

By: deathtoromo

deathtoromo — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:32:25 +0000

2 things. First, let’s not forget that RG works for the owners, they are behind this. RG is paid to take the heat just like our President. Second, Unions are outdated, a drag on society and helped kill Americas Auto industry. Referees Union??? Really??? And one of the biggest hangups in this dispute is the NFL wants the authority to replace officials who are performing poorly and the “union” is saying no. Typical union bs. Protect the turds who aren’t performing at the expense of all.

By: vikingamericann

vikingamericann — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:01:37 +0000

Now the the scabs have been exposed as frauds, the NFLRA needs to double the amount they are asking for.

By: mjkelly77

mjkelly77 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:59:12 +0000

It boils down to the greed of the NFLPA. The NFL does not need these greedy part-timers. The part timers have nowhere else to go to but their full-time jobs and home. I say hire the best of the NCAA Division I officials for permanent positions right now. Let the greedy fat guys stay home.

By: theralph2012

theralph2012 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:58:01 +0000

You wonder how people would feel about these refs it they didn’t have the loudmouths at ESPN like Gruden and Young constantly ramming down their throats what a terrible terrible they are doing.

By: ttoptom

ttoptom — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:50:23 +0000

Bad calls and marking off the wrong penalty yardage are not the same. Enough is enough. MNF was PAINFUL to watch!

By: shaggytoodle

shaggytoodle — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:48:33 +0000

brutus9448 says:Sep 18, 2012 3:07 PM

From what i’ve seen the officiating has been bad but it hasn’t been a factor in games yet. No one lost because of bad officiating. I think the refs will lose this one.
______________________

Not yet, but at the rate they are going they might cost someone a post-season spot. They are extremely inconsitant.

So it might not just be one call, but they way they call or lacking calls of an entire game, that may change the outcome.

The crews that are so wildly inconsitant may cost one team 2 games, and that could easily be the difference between making the post-season or not.

By: mrbigass

mrbigass — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:32:22 +0000

Ridiculous. As much as they charge for game tickets you’d think they would be doing all possible to put quality officials on the field.

As soon as the fans start staying away then something will get done. Unfortunately, the fans are the last consideration in this mess……

By: mojosmagic

mojosmagic — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:27:34 +0000

The owners are a disgrace. Shows you that they don’t give a hoot about the fans but as long as us suckers show up to the games this is the way it will be.

By: chesslungo

chesslungo — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:17:11 +0000

This site is the only place people complained about officiating in the Monday Night game

By: brutus9448

brutus9448 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:07:34 +0000

From what i’ve seen the officiating has been bad but it hasn’t been a factor in games yet. No one lost because of bad officiating. I think the refs will lose this one.

By: qwerty007qwerty007

qwerty007qwerty007 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:02:14 +0000

Refs are like the proverbial deer in headlights.

They don’t want to screw up, so they are making calls that aren’t there, or when players remonstrate they throw a flag. Home field advantage also comes into the equation.

What a bad spot for them to be in…

By: endzonepete

endzonepete — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:55:40 +0000

Goodell is on a power trip. If you were running a $10 billion a year entertainment company wouldn’t you make sure you put the best product out for the public? This deal should have been done months ago.

Its ridiculous. They are expected to insure the integrity of the game when they are on the field, but Goodell does nothing to ensure it the rest of the time.

By: jjb0507

jjb0507 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:50:27 +0000

If RG cared half as much about the referees as he does bounty gate or jonathan vilma a deal would already be done!

By: democratsarestupid

democratsarestupid — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:46:29 +0000

Thursday Night Football, not the replacement refs, is going to be the demise of the league. It waters down the need and urgency to see the NFL product on Sundays, a lot of people go out on Thursday nights and there are other things folks watch on Thursday nights.

By: cowboyhater

cowboyhater — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:36:47 +0000

The REAL officials are just sitting there in their offices sitting at their desks at their real jobs laughing at the league. Bottom line, either the NFL gives into their contract offer, or we will see this non sense go on for the rest of the year.

By: cosmoman11

cosmoman11 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:29:20 +0000

Remember, the league locked out the officials. So, lift the lockout, operate under the prior contract and continue to negotiate. Doesn’t sound so hard, does it.

By: holeinone09

holeinone09 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:28:31 +0000

Anyone ever hear of COMPROMISE?? It is time the NFL and the officials COMPROMISED. I really thought this would get resolved for week 3, but it is looking like it probably won’t. Don’t kid yourselves, the replacement refs are not as good/quick/in control of the game as the regular refs, although I do agree they all make mistakes. I would rather have speedier mistakes and calls that can’t be completely swayed by players’ complaining. I think someone said it best, the replacement refs are being treated by the players like students would treat a substitute teacher.

By: revischrist

revischrist — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:22:17 +0000

Goddel has to constantly be bullying someone in order to satisfy his massive ego. Integrity of the game?Player safety? Both irrelevant. Everyone bow before King Roger

By: crisper57

crisper57 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:14:34 +0000

Last week they were able to mask a bit better, I watched the 9ers Packers game, and it was terrible. During that time there were other games to watch.

On SNF, MNF, and TNF its the only game on with more viewers.

——

Yep, and I am willing to bet the NFL is hoping these types of screw-ups happen on those hidden games. That’s why they will stack their “acceptable” crews on the national games and the rest of the league will be stuck with the terrible crews. Sadly, like you point out, even their acceptable crews suck.

By: winkeroni

winkeroni — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:13:43 +0000

I’m not convinced that the league cares about player safety. If they did, they would get these guys off the field. These guys don’t have the instincts that the regulars have. They are slow to blow whistles, slow to throw flags, and have done a poor job of preventing fights.

By: scytherius

scytherius — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:12:38 +0000

Another weekend I won’t watch games. Last weekend was first time in 50 years. This weekend will be the second time. The game is crumbling and the owners are killing it.

By: packhawk04

packhawk04 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:10:42 +0000

Hey officials… quit being greedy and stubborn. You had to know you werent going to get a nice fat raise AND get no peformance disipline of any kind. The NFL will pay you, no problem. They just want to hold you accountable. Is it THAT big of a deal?????

By: shaggytoodle

shaggytoodle — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:08:00 +0000

crisper57 says:Sep 18, 2012 1:54 PM

Oh no! They screw up on a nationally-televised game and now everyone is up in arms? So shocking. They were just as bad last week, folks.
____________________

Last week they were able to mask a bit better, I watched the 9ers Packers game, and it was terrible. During that time there were other games to watch.

On SNF, MNF, and TNF its the only game on with more viewers.

By: jb98311

jb98311 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:07:30 +0000

Sorry. Meant NFLRA, not PA

By: kattykathy

kattykathy — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:06:35 +0000

The Refs don’t need to make the call. They know more and more fans, players, and teams are getting fed up with the replacements.
I think you have it backwards, the Refs, not the league, are in the advantageous position now