Not surprisingly, the start of the NFL regular season will be played with replacement referees, including the first female official, Shannon Eastin. What would REALLY be a surprise, is if the NFL switched things up a bit by getting Paul Westerberg, Chris Mars, and Stinson brothers Bob and Tommy of The Replacements, to officiate games. These are the only 'replacements' I want to be acknowledging on NFL Kickoff Weekend.
Speaking of bands, and as if the replacement referee issue was not bad enough, I heard a rumor that the NFL is in negotiations with Sheena Easton. Seems someone in the league offices would like to have her sing the national anthem on kickoff weekend. I'm just hoping that the venue they're discussing is some dive bar in Jersey, and not an NFL stadium.
Regarding the real NFL officials, as a Professional Armchair Quarterback, I say stop the semi-professional 'part-time' status for these guys, and make them full time PROFESSIONALS. Oh and by the way, drop the publicity stunt with the female referee before somebody gets hurt...
...or headbutted.
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