I'm not sure, but wasn't it The owners that locked out The officials? really doesn't matter, point I was trying to make, had nothing to do with why they were not there, just the fact that without them the games pretty much sucked.
Originally Posted by: buckeyepackfan
Yes, but part of the reason the replacement officials sucked so much was that the NFL didn't get replacements from the top college officials. And why didn't they get those top college officials as replacements? Because the NFL officials control the upward movement of those college officials into the pro ranks and made it clear that "crossing the line" would torpedo any official's future.
The Packers got screwed. But it was a gang rape made up of the owners AND the guys everyone (else) is cheering.
For a couple weeks things will be great. By the end of the year, though, I predict that the regular officials will be no better -- and probably worse -- than they were before the lockout.
They're going to feel their power now. And when you concentrate power, the long term effect is, inevitably, a reduction in quality and the triumph of mediocrity.
The "Return" will be another illustration of "be careful what you wish for" before all is said and done. Unfortunately.
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)