Seems to be a lot of complaining about the refs this season in the NFL. Maybe it’s like a lot of other things lately—either fans and pundits and players are turning into a bunch of whiners, taking the games way too seriously, or the caliber of officiating is dropping off with the gradual influx of new recruits fresh out of training who are getting their feet wet, more prone to missed calls, or maybe more focused on administering the letter of the law, not quite up to speed on how and when to just let the players play.
What about the whole Draft Kings/MGM/name-your-favorite-wagering-concern influencing decisions? Probably not, but it’s a new world with betting becoming so mainstream– sort of raises the stakes.
Or wouldn’t it be something if refs play favorites and find ways to penalize teams and players who piss them off?
Rule are rules. They exist to be followed. Either that, or evaluate the rules from time to time. What about just dispensing with refs altogether and giving the players free reign, letting them police themselves? That should work well.
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