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NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mixups and the Fail Mary
- The NFL is moving forward with plans to hire and train replacement officials in the next several weeks as contract negotiations with the referees' union remain unsuccessful, two people with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Sunday.
- During previous labor disputes in 2001 and 2012, the league utilized replacement crews that produced infamous errors. The 2012 lockout famously ended after the controversial 'Fail Mary' game between the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers, when two officials signaled diametrically opposed calls simultaneously.
- A helmet-to-helmet hit by Pittsburgh safety Ryan Mundy on Oakland receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey went uncalled, leaving Heyward-Bey hospitalized with concussion and neck injuries. Mundy was later fined $21,000 for the hit, exemplifying safety concerns under replacement crews.
- The NFL is considering a rule change allowing the replay center to correct 'clear and obvious' mistakes, even on certain penalties not normally subject to review. This adjustment aims to minimize human error if replacement officials are deployed.
- With negotiations between the league and the referees' union remaining unsuccessful, the NFL is preparing for a season potentially starting with fill-in crews. This contingency planning reflects lessons from previous labor disputes that produced widespread officiating confusion.
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NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mix-ups and the Fail Mary
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NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mixups and the Fail Mary
The NFL’s last foray into replacement officials ended in embarrassment for the league when a botched call and comic confusion in a prime-time game led to the end of a lockout that marred the first three weeks of the 2012 season.
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