The Refs got worse makeing calls when replay hit. Add to that the fact that teams aren't as disciplined as they were in the past and you got yourself some Lawyerball. Throw deep on every play. Your guy could catch it, good thing. The defence commits a penalty, good thing. No one catches the ball, not good/not bad thing. Defence intercepts, bad thing, and if deep enough, as good as a punt. 2 goods, 1 neutral, and 1 turns the ball over deep. With the offence knowing where the ball is going and the completion to interception ratio of a pro quarterback, I'll take those odds. Refs have become a BIG part of the game when they should blend in to the background. Kill replay and the Refs will get better.
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