Replacement refs: The story the NFL wants to keep quiet

[skinsguy]

LOL! I had to share this with you guys. There is ONE NFL fan who must not know anything about the game, or is deaf, dumb, and blind. Got this from another discussion forum:

I've watched several games and, honestly, haven't missed the "real" refs at all. At least they aren't as bad as the NBA refs yet.

I'll admit, I don't watch the NBA so I can't really comment on that part of his post, but if one pays any ounce of attention to the NFL, they can't honestly say these refs are no worse than the regulars.

[Meks]

honestly between the games i watched sunday and last night.... im disgusted... i'm going to hersey park next sunday with the gf, not just cuz she begged me to and sundays are the only days the free tix are good for, but because football is making me sick right now... i havent missed a redskins game in like 10 years, and honestly right now, i almost dont even feel remorsefull, and alot of this is because of the refs shitty performance.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Meks

honestly between the games i watched sunday and last night.... im disgusted... i'm going to hersey park next sunday with the gf, not just cuz she begged me to and sundays are the only days the free tix are good for, but because football is making me sick right now... i havent missed a redskins game in like 10 years, and honestly right now, i almost dont even feel remorsefull, and alot of this is because of the refs shitty performance.

By Saturday you'll start thinking differently...guaranteed! Better have your DVR set! LOL! :cool-smil

[Meks]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

By Saturday you'll start thinking differently...guaranteed! Better have your DVR set! LOL! :cool-smil

it's already set lol..

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by meks

it's already set lol..

lol!!!!

[skinsfan69]

After last night something really needs to be done. That was ridiculous. The games are going well over 3 hours. I turned the game off and watched Rocky 3.

[CRedskinsRule]

Replacement ref reportedly told LeSean McCoy, ‘I need you for my fantasy team!’ | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports
ugh

[Meks]

i wish enough people felt the same way, this strongly, and had the balls to stage a week of NFL blackout... plummet tv ratings, ppl pay too much for tickets to not go to a game but.... tv is another story.... wishful thinking.

[CRedskinsRule]

Mooby stop blaming the refs for our loss! :cheeky-sm

[mooby]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Mooby stop blaming the refs for our loss! :cheeky-sm

Alright fine the jig is up. I think it's all their fault. They told Danny Amendola how to exploit our zone scheme, and they were the ones that made RG3 throw to the defender, and they missed the block that led to the blocked punt, and they were the ones taunting Josh Morgan until his poorly aimed throw hit Cortland Finnegan, and they were the ones encouraging Jim Haslett to stick with his game plan, and so on so forth. It's all on them. Those bastards. :cheeky-sm

[CrustyRedskin]

Originally Posted by mooby

Alright fine the jig is up. I think it's all their fault. They told Danny Amendola how to exploit our zone scheme, and they were the ones that made RG3 throw to the defender, and they missed the block that led to the blocked punt, and they were the ones taunting Josh Morgan until his poorly aimed throw hit Cortland Finnegan, and they were the ones encouraging Jim Haslett to stick with his game plan, and so on so forth. It's all on them. Those bastards. :cheeky-sm

Its ok man, I'm sure your letter will get the refs back to work. :cool-smil

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by CrustyRedskin

Its ok man, I'm sure your letter will get the refs back to work. :cool-smil

Pull an Andy Dufresne

[Lotus]

^ Yes. Fans make the NFL possible. Perhaps enough fan+media outrage will get the owners off of their duffs. At worst case, a letter couldn't hurt.

Please send nice-but-pissed letters to:

National Football League
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017

[mooby]

Originally Posted by CrustyRedskin

Its ok man, I'm sure your letter will get the refs back to work. :cool-smil

Even if it doesn't, I feel better knowing that someone in the NFL's office will open it and at least glance at it. And who knows? Maybe if enough people voice their concerns about it Goodell will get serious about it. All I know is it feels so much better than sitting on a forum belittling other people's efforts to make a difference. I'd hate to know you in real life, I'm sure your thought process goes something like this:

Neighbor donates 10 bucks to charity:
Your response: It's ok man, I'm sure your donation to charity will really make a difference. (rolls eyes)

POTUS is thinking about signing a bill into law, concerned resident sends him a letter:
Your response: it's ok man, I'm sure your letter will make a huge difference in his decision making. (rolls eyes)

Levees break in New Orleans, leaving thousands of people stranded, and your neighbor decides to go down to assist with the relief effort:
Your response: it's ok man, I'm sure your efforts will make all the difference. (rolls eyes)

Your friend/family member is upset with the current POTUS, and decides to vote against him in the next election:
Your response: it's ok man, I'm sure your vote will make all the difference. (rolls eyes)

I could go on and on, but I'm pretty sure my words are falling on deaf ears here. Keep up the negative attitude though, that's the kind of thing that gets you places.

[CrustyRedskin]

Originally Posted by mooby

Even if it doesn't, I feel better knowing that someone in the NFL's office will open it and at least glance at it. And who knows? Maybe if enough people voice their concerns about it Goodell will get serious about it. All I know is it feels so much better than sitting on a forum belittling other people's efforts to make a difference. I'd hate to know you in real life, I'm sure your thought process goes something like this:

Neighbor donates 10 bucks to charity:
Your response: It's ok man, I'm sure your donation to charity will really make a difference. (rolls eyes)

POTUS is thinking about signing a bill into law, concerned resident sends him a letter:
Your response: it's ok man, I'm sure your letter will make a huge difference in his decision making. (rolls eyes)

Levees break in New Orleans, leaving thousands of people stranded, and your neighbor decides to go down to assist with the relief effort:
Your response: it's ok man, I'm sure your efforts will make all the difference. (rolls eyes)

Your friend/family member is upset with the current POTUS, and decides to vote against him in the next election:
Your response: it's ok man, I'm sure your vote will make all the difference. (rolls eyes)

I could go on and on, but I'm pretty sure my words are falling on deaf ears here. Keep up the negative attitude though, that's the kind of thing that gets you places.

No man, im sure everyone else's letters will have an affect, im just talking about yours.