The Return of the Referees: Nice try replacements, but the pros are taking the field

While the replacement referees have been calling the games since the preseason, insanity took over the gridiron this week; Packers fans whined (I guess I see their point), 49ers fans were in a bind, and everyone else lost their minds. But, alas, the NFL circus has ended; yesterday the referees and the league came to an agreement, sending the replacements one their way, including Shannon Eastin—the first female NFL referee.

With all the professional referees taking the field, now football can officially be underway. But with thirteen weeks left in the regular season and only three teams in the NFL (Texans, Falcons and Cardinals) undefeated, fans have to speculate whether or not the replacement referees have permanently impacted the season with their, dare I say rusty and inexperienced, calls.

If you missed the controversial calls last week, feel free to take a look and give us your opinion:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEEMIORmzEo

Cover Photo Source: Ed Yourdon via Flickr

[author] [author_image timthumb=’on’]https://wpmaster.sjadv.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Cassandra-Bremer-Our-Space-Photo-e1402061863316.jpg[/author_image] [author_info]Cassandra is a Content Manager and Developer at SJG. She earned her BA from Fontbonne University in 2011. Outside the office, she enjoys an active, healthy and well-rounded lifestyle including reading, writing, running, golfing, watching films, listening to music, taking photographs, and consuming media and social media.

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