Post by CrimsonPhantom on Jun 4, 2012 9:45:31 GMT -7
The NFL said Monday that it will immediately begin to hire and train replacement officials as contract talks with the NFL Referees Association "remain unresolved and the previous CBA has expired."
The league said it has made the decision to hire replacements "in order to ensure that there is no disruption to NFL games this season."
"Our goal is to maintain the highest quality of officiating for our teams, players, and fans, including proper enforcement of the playing rules and efficient management of our games," the league said in its statement.
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The league said it has made the decision to hire replacements "in order to ensure that there is no disruption to NFL games this season."
"Our goal is to maintain the highest quality of officiating for our teams, players, and fans, including proper enforcement of the playing rules and efficient management of our games," the league said in its statement.
Continue reading at- espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8006771/nfl-hire-replacement-officials-talks-stall