Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Aug 29, 2012 2:26pm
Well, now we know why he beat down his woman -- rage over not being in Madden 13.karen lotz;1257055 wrote:@ochocinco: That awkward moment when you realize you're not on Madden13 and have to create yourself...
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Aug 29, 2012 2:31pm
I got a good laugh out of both Tannehill and Chad Johnson's situations.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Aug 29, 2012 4:17pm
The ocho thing is pretty funny... the Tannehill is just bad I don't get how you don't know that stuff.
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Sonofanump
Aug 29, 2012 7:32pm
I am pretty sure that I knew the divisions before I knew simple multiplication.
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Sonofanump
Aug 29, 2012 10:02pm
Hope you all enjoy the officiating as much as I will come week one.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Aug 30, 2012 12:37am
Does anyone know what the refs want? Is it more pay or better benefits?
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Aug 30, 2012 4:17am
bigdaddy2003;1257498 wrote:Does anyone know what the refs want? Is it more pay or better benefits?
Probably both.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 30, 2012 8:15am
My understanding is that they want a pension while the NFL is offering a 401k situation. IF this is the case, FUCK the refs. Find me a SECOND job in the United States that only has to work 25-30 days per year AND gets a pension? No disrespect to the resident referee/official on here but the NFL needs to draw a line in the sand on this.bigdaddy2003;1257498 wrote:Does anyone know what the refs want? Is it more pay or better benefits?
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Aug 30, 2012 8:28am
Agree with thisBR1986FB;1257588 wrote:My understanding is that they want a pension while the NFL is offering a 401k situation. IF this is the case, FUCK the refs. Find me a SECOND job in the United States that only has to work 25-30 days per year AND gets a pension? No disrespect to the resident referee/official on here but the NFL needs to draw a line in the sand on this.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Aug 30, 2012 8:30am
And they will. The NFL won't budge.BR1986FB;1257588 wrote:My understanding is that they want a pension while the NFL is offering a 401k situation. IF this is the case, FUCK the refs. Find me a SECOND job in the United States that only has to work 25-30 days per year AND gets a pension? No disrespect to the resident referee/official on here but the NFL needs to draw a line in the sand on this.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Aug 30, 2012 8:36am
Just heard on Mike & Mike that they make 140k a season...and they're asking for 185k+. So a raise of almost 40k, or almost 30%.
Fuck that
Fuck that
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Aug 30, 2012 8:37am
Honestly unless all this is going to cost a ridiculous amount of money they should just cave. The nfl NEEDS these refs badly.BR1986FB;1257588 wrote:My understanding is that they want a pension while the NFL is offering a 401k situation. IF this is the case, FUCK the refs. Find me a SECOND job in the United States that only has to work 25-30 days per year AND gets a pension? No disrespect to the resident referee/official on here but the NFL needs to draw a line in the sand on this.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 30, 2012 8:43am
Hey S&L...where can we sign up for a gig working 25-30 days a year for $140k? Right?SportsAndLady;1257609 wrote:Just heard on Mike & Mike that they make 140k a season...and they're asking for 185k+. So a raise of almost 40k, or almost 30%.
Fuck that
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Aug 30, 2012 8:47am
After seeing how much they make, fuck them.Rotinaj;1257610 wrote:Honestly unless all this is going to cost a ridiculous amount of money they should just cave. The nfl NEEDS these refs badly.
I would gladly get paid 140k to travel to numerous cities for 17 sundays and officiate the highest level of football.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Aug 30, 2012 8:52am
I guess we could sell some crack in Baltimore?BR1986FB;1257616 wrote:Hey S&L...where can we sign up for a gig working 25-30 days a year for $140k? Right?
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Aug 30, 2012 8:55am
The biggest problem I have with it, is they are not in a position to get hurt. They're not out there getting concussion after concussion. They're actually getting healthier (exercising) working their job.like_that;1257621 wrote:After seeing how much they make, fuck them.
I would gladly get paid 140k to travel to numerous cities for 17 sundays and officiate the highest level of football.
And I heard they were claiming there's a danger factor to being an NFL ref...yeah, you might get run over by an NFL player once in your career...you might tear something in your knee. But if tha'ts the only danger to making 140k a year for about 100 hours of work, bring on Ray Lewis........uhhh, nevermind not Ray Lewis, I don't want to get shanked.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Aug 30, 2012 8:55am
Oh I agree with you. It's fucking crazy that they want more money, benefits, etc. I just think these replacement refs are going to seriously hurt the game.like_that;1257621 wrote:After seeing how much they make, fuck them.
I would gladly get paid 140k to travel to numerous cities for 17 sundays and officiate the highest level of football.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 30, 2012 8:56am
Big business...a lot of customers in those parts.SportsAndLady;1257626 wrote:I guess we could sell some crack in Baltimore?
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Aug 30, 2012 9:05am
I feel ya there, but if I were Goodell I wouldn't budge.Rotinaj;1257630 wrote:Oh I agree with you. It's fucking crazy that they want more money, benefits, etc. I just think these replacement refs are going to seriously hurt the game.
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Gblock
Aug 30, 2012 9:22am
I agree w nfl on this one surprisingly but as soon as it costs your team a game or messes up the playoffs for someone a lot of people are going to change their stance. it is just a matter of time imo and i hope its not my team
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gport_tennis
Posts: 1,796
Aug 30, 2012 9:31am
I know at my part time job if I make a mistake I don't get death threats like they do.
IggyPride00
Posts: 6,482
Aug 30, 2012 9:45am
The referees are counting on there being a blown call which will force Goodell's hand, and the league is counting on business as usual to show the ref's they can be replaced.
It is a dangerous game of chicken for both sides, because one of them will end up losing big time most likely.
The pressure will be amped up to 1,000 on the owners if there is a game changing missed or botched call early on as the media will run with it and play it over and over on loop. That is the nightmare scenario for the league.
I am interested to see how this plays out in the coming weeks, as that is a huge leap from High school/D2 officiating to NFL games as far as speed of the game.
It is a dangerous game of chicken for both sides, because one of them will end up losing big time most likely.
The pressure will be amped up to 1,000 on the owners if there is a game changing missed or botched call early on as the media will run with it and play it over and over on loop. That is the nightmare scenario for the league.
I am interested to see how this plays out in the coming weeks, as that is a huge leap from High school/D2 officiating to NFL games as far as speed of the game.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 30, 2012 9:47am
And you can bet it's going to happen, in favor of the Steelers giving them a win, in week 1....IggyPride00;1257665 wrote:The referees are counting on there being a blown call which will force Goodell's hand, and the league is counting on business as usual to show the ref's they can be replaced.
It is a dangerous game of chicken for both sides, because one of them will end up losing big time most likely.
The pressure will be amped up to 1,000 on the owners if there is a game changing missed or botched call early on as the media will run with it and play it over and over on loop. That is the nightmare scenario for the league.
I am interested to see how this plays out in the coming weeks, as that is a huge leap from High school/D2 officiating to NFL games as far as speed of the game.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Aug 30, 2012 10:23am
Technically its more like 50-60 days a year once you factor in travel and helping offciate preseason practices.BR1986FB;1257616 wrote:Hey S&L...where can we sign up for a gig working 25-30 days a year for $140k? Right?
Your point is still 100% valid, no doubt about it, just want to be more realistic.
It is still a job that is part time, while difficult to hold down a 2nd job during the season due to MNF and Thursday games.
Mr Miyagi
Posts: 1,211
Aug 30, 2012 10:27am
Doesn't the NFL want them to become "full time" and not work any of their other jobs? I thought I read somewhere that that was one of the refs beefs also.