nfl refs coming back
 

The NFL and NFL Referees Association have negotiated late into Wednesday night and are closing in on an agreement to end the referee lockout, according to two league sources.

One source said "it could be an hour, it could be a day" until a deal is done.

The NFL and NFLRA are working on finishing a deal on the retirement plan, which was the biggest outstanding issue.

The NFL hasn't shut the door on having the locked-out officials back on the field for Thursday night's prime-time game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens, according to a source involved with the league's plans and, as first reported by SI.com's Peter King, based on the officials' own preparation work.

yup I saw that and was jumping for joy! :thumbsup

Let's go Cardinals!!

cardinals suck

Yay!

I love Ed Hochuli.

most years i might agree with you but they are 3 and 0.. Who is your team?

Good, now people can stop bitching about the officiating.

they will end 3-13. my team is the cowboys!!

Great news . Go Bears!

Their defense is unstoppable. Now that they have the offense looking a little better, I think AZ will be a team that we will see have a first week bye in the playoffs.

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/nfl-ref...9#.UGSFcRjwPmE

It's official they have reached a tentative agreement and the regular refs will be at tonight's game. Whoo-hoo!

lol just needed a game like the monday nighter

:1orglaugh:1orglaugh I should've guessed you would be a homo fan! Haha the cardinals will do a hell of a lot better than that.

Cowgirls are the suckingest team in the history of sucking. Cards are 3-0 and are on pace for a winning season.

All irrelevant though, as this is the year of the 49ers.


GO NINERS.

:1orglaugh:1orglaugh:1orglaugh:1orglaugh:1orglaugh :1orglaugh

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

easy kristin
a bye in the first week?

lol they will be lucky to even get a wildcard

now the packers will miss the playoffs because of a fail mary :(

I like you.

Damn. I was having fun watching football this season!
Not sure how to enjoy a well officiated game anymore.

It really was entertaining in a way, you never knew what these clowns were going to call.

they just missed the extra point

Yeah, that was ridiculous. And we missed a field goal. Still in the green though. Need a TD to cover the -13 spread!

Seahawks all the way!

Just got the email from Roger Goodell this morning...

Quote:

To NFL Fans: The National Football League is at its best when the focus is on the players and the action on the field, not on labor negotiations. All of us who love the sport appreciate the skills and dedication of the players and coaches. That is why we are focused not just on what happens on the field but what our game will be like in another decade or two. The NFL has always tried to look ahead, to innovate, and to constantly improve in all we do. We recognize that some decisions may be difficult to accept in the passion of the moment, but my most important responsibility is to improve the game for this generation and the next. I believe in accountability, not excuses. And I regret we were not able to secure an agreement sooner in the process and avoid the unfortunate distractions to the game. You deserve better. As a lifelong fan, this wasn't an easy process for anyone involved. I particularly want to commend the replacement officials for taking on an unenviable task and doing it with focus and dedication in the most adverse of circumstances. Our new agreement gives long-term stability to an important aspect of our game, officiating. More important, with this agreement, officiating will be better in the long run. While the financial issues received the most attention, these negotiations were much more about long-term reforms. For example, beginning with the 2013 season, the NFL will have the option of hiring a number of officials on a full-time basis to work year-round, including on the field. In addition, the NFL will have the option to retain additional officials for training and development purposes, and may assign those additional officials to work NFL games. We are moving forward with the finest officials in sports back on the field. It's time to put the focus where it belongs ? on the clubs and players and our magnificent game, with a special thanks to our fans for their passion. Roger Goodell

Idiot. You mean you couldn't figure that highlighted part out before the season started?

you are wrong.. Cardinals are 4 and 0 baby!! :thumbsup:thumbsup

they won't make the post season

by "They" I assume you are talking about the cowboys and your Homo? :1orglaugh