refs and league close to a deal

[Infinity]

A deal is close to being reached between the refs and the league. I am very happy about this because the games will be called better and we can return back to normal football. I've heard that the "regular" refs may be back by this Sunday.

[PurplePeopleEater]

I'm with everyone in expressing gratitude that the real refs are going to return soon. However I think we need to keep in mind that this will not be an immediate cure all. The old refs sucked a lot too, anyone remember the 2009 NFC Championship game ?

[Eli]

Looks like a done deal.

tara sullivan ‏@Record_Tara
Refs have to ratify in-person and likely attend mini clinic to refresh rules.

tara sullivan ‏@Record_Tara
No ref crew assigned for Thursday game yet, but expected to get one there.

tara sullivan ‏@Record_Tara
Hearing 8-year deal between refs and NFL.

tara sullivan ‏@Record_Tara
This thing will be done tonight. Regular refs ready to go.

tara sullivan ‏@Record_Tara
Can confirm per source that regular refs will work Thu night game and be on field for full Sunday slate.

[Juice]

Good to hear.

The officials will vote on the deal in Dallas on Friday, at which time it will become final. They’ll then participate in a clinic, and head on Saturday to the game sites. Also, the officials will receive a pay raise of four percent, with 12 guaranteed game checks this year and 19 in subsequent years (including preseason). As to the checks they’ve missed this year, the officials will divvy up $2.5 million..

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... l-is-done/

[BGM]

I find it completely disingenuous that the spokesman for the NFL came out today and said that Monday night's game had nothing to do with progress being made so quickly... yeah riiiiiight.

[justinkendle]

thank jebus about danm time